Oklahoma HB1693 clarifies procedures for determining mental competency of individuals facing execution.
Oklahoma HB1693 amends death penalty procedures to clarify evidentiary hearing requirements for determining mental competency of individuals facing execution. The bill specifies that a motion alleging mental incompetence must be filed within seven days of the Attorney General's motion to set an execution date. The trial court must order a reevaluation of the person's competency and schedule a hearing within 30 days. If the person is found competent, the trial court notifies the Court of Criminal Appeals, which vacates the stay of execution.
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