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OK HB3119

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drug court judges cannot deny admission to programs based on an offender's inability to pay court costs or other fees
  • Upon successful program completion, drug court judges have discretion to expressly waive all or part of court costs, fees, fines, and driver license reinstatement fees if continued payment would create financial hardship
  • Judges can waive requirements that fines and costs be satisfied before a person becomes eligible for a provisional driver license under Oklahoma law
  • Drug court case files are sealed after program completion and may be destroyed after 10 years, with district attorneys retaining access without court order
  • The act became effective November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; Drug Court Act; authorizing the reduction or waiver of court costs, fees and fines under certain circumstances; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/08/2016

5/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/21/2016
Appropriations3/16/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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