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OK SB1035
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires district attorney consent for modifications to sentences imposed pursuant to plea agreements or jury verdicts
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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