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OK SB1035

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Shaw

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's judicial review statute (22 O.S. Section 982a) to create a new exception to the 24-month sentence modification deadline for certain long-serving inmates

  • Eligible inmates must meet all five criteria: originally tried as an adult, no prior or subsequent convictions, sentenced to more than 15 years imprisonment, served at least 15 years, and maintained level-four best behavior status for at least 10 years while completing all available DOC programs

  • Excludes convicted felons who were confined in any state or federal prison for a previous felony conviction during the 10-year period before their current sentence was imposed

  • Requires district attorney consent for modifications to sentences imposed pursuant to plea agreements or jury verdicts

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Sentencing modification; providing for certain sentence reduction; qualifications. Effective date.

Last Action

coauthored by Echols (principal House author)

2/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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