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OK HCR1004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Hilbert
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AI Summary
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Oklahoma Legislature approves a consent decree between the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Oklahoma Forensic Center, and a putative class in case 23-cv-81-GKF-JFJ filed in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma on March 1, 2023
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The consent decree resolves claims regarding competency evaluations and restoration treatment for persons found incompetent to stand trial in Oklahoma state court criminal proceedings
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Oklahoma Forensic Center is the only state-operated hospital providing secure, in-patient competency restoration treatment in the state
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The parties acknowledge plaintiffs' claims are serious and credible, and the consent decree avoids protracted litigation costs and uncertainties while potentially saving the Department millions of dollars in legal fees and expenses
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Legislative approval is required pursuant to Section 200 of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes; resolution adopted by House on February 19, 2025 and Senate on March 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Concurrent resolution; consent decree; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma Forensic Center, and the putative class; approval.
Last Action
Withdrawn from Calendar; referred to Appropriations and Budget Committee
4/1/2025