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OK HB1462

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts and court clerks must prioritize restitution payments to crime victims over fines, fees, and assessments when processing defendant payments
  • Court clerks are required to inquire whether restitution is owed before accepting payment toward fines, fees, or assessments, and must inform offenders that restitution takes priority
  • When modifying restitution orders due to defendant hardship, courts must continue to prioritize victim restitution payments while applying any percentage reductions equally to all court-ordered monetary obligations
  • Adds "to prioritize payments for restitution to the victim" as a specific sentencing condition courts may order for defendants with suspended sentences
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; directing courts to prioritize orders of payments of restitution; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/28/2025

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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