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OK SB1214

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Sharp

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to replace "insanity" terminology with two new verdict categories: "guilty with mental defect" (for defendants with antisocial personality disorder) and "not guilty by reason of mental illness" (for defendants without antisocial personality disorder)

  • Defendants found "guilty with mental defect" receive standard criminal sentences and serve time in county jail or Oklahoma Department of Corrections, rather than being committed to mental health facilities

  • Defendants found "guilty with mental defect" and placed on probation must undergo examination by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services within 45 days, with treatment made a condition of probation and psychiatric reports filed every 6 months

  • Establishes a 7-member Forensic Review Board appointed by the Governor to determine eligibility for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge for individuals found not guilty by reason of mental illness

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Verdicts; relating to acquittal on grounds of insanity; sentences; probation; reporting requirements. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/09/2016

5/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Civil Procedure3/9/2016
Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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