Oklahoma SB1109 expands the Youthful Offender Act to include additional offenses for which juveniles may receive adult sentences.
Oklahoma SB1109 amends the Youthful Offender Act to add offenses for which certain juveniles may receive adult sentences. The bill specifies that individuals aged fifteen to seventeen charged with offenses such as murder in the second degree, kidnapping, manslaughter in the first degree, and robbery may be held accountable as adults. It also includes provisions for the handling of preliminary hearings and the service of warrants and information to the accused and their parents or guardians. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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