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OK SB1041
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes the verdict terminology from "not guilty by reason of insanity" to "guilty but insane" for defendants found to have been insane at the time of committing a crime
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Defendants found "guilty but insane" cannot be punished for the offense but are committed to state mental health facilities until judicially determined to be sane
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Requires psychiatric examination within 45 days by two qualified psychiatrists or one psychiatrist and one clinical psychologist to determine if the person is dangerous to public safety
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Maintains the existing Forensic Review Board process for evaluating eligibility for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge from mental health custody
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Effective date of November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Verdicts; modifying reference to certain verdict. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/2/2016