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OK SB952

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Susan Paddack

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Off-duty commissioned Oklahoma peace officers and reserve peace officers may assist bail enforcers without obtaining a bail enforcer license, expanding previous allowance from only "active duty" officers

  • Peace officers assisting in bail recovery must wear clothing marked "bail enforcer" or "bail enforcement" and are prohibited from wearing "police" markings or displaying official badges unless permitted by their employing agency's policies

  • License denial, suspension, or revocation grounds expanded to include any guilty plea, nolo contendere, or "Alford" plea (not just convictions) for specified offenses including felonies, DUI, firearm offenses, and crimes involving minors

  • Applicants with pending criminal prosecutions or deferred sentences cannot receive a bail enforcer license until final resolution or completion of the deferred sentence without a finding of guilt

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Professional licensing; bond enforcement; modifying allowances and inclusions. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/21/2016

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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