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OK SB941

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schulz

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 22 O.S. Section 991b to require that when a court reduces restitution owed by a defendant due to manifest hardship, the same percentage reduction must be applied equally to all other court-ordered monetary obligations including fines, court costs, and costs of incarceration

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing defendants to petition the court at any time to modify restitution terms if they experience a change in circumstances materially affecting their ability to pay

  • Courts may cancel all or part of remaining restitution, or modify payment terms, if evidence shows the restitution order creates manifest hardship on the defendant or their immediate family

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Restitution; modifying certain restitution requirement. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/11/2016

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Corrections3/9/2016
Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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