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OK HB2231
Bill
Status
4/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dan Newberry
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AI Summary
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Amends 19 O.S. 2011, Section 527 to allow sheriffs, treasurers, and assessors to employ general counsel either in-house as staff attorneys or through outside law firms to advise and represent them in official duties.
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Requires the Board of County Commissioners to approve all contracts for outside counsel, with compensation paid from the employing county office's funds.
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Authorizes sheriffs to employ outside counsel to provide immediate legal representation to a deputy involved in a shooting incident.
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Requires the sheriff to cease payment to counsel if the deputy involved is charged with any crime arising from the shooting incident.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Counties and county officers; authorizing outside counsel in a deputy-involved shooting incident; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/26/2017
4/26/2017