Oklahoma HB1594 amends assault and battery laws, clarifying penalties and treatment requirements for domestic abuse convictions.
Oklahoma HB1594 amends the state's assault and battery laws, specifically addressing domestic abuse. The bill sets penalties for various offenses, including imprisonment and fines. It mandates that defendants convicted of domestic abuse must attend domestic abuse counseling or treatment programs. The bill also specifies that certain convictions will count as prior offenses for sentencing purposes for ten years after completing probation. Additionally, it provides immunity for judges from liability for ordering domestic abuse treatment programs.
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