SB497

Criminal procedure; requiring Forensic Review Board to provide certain notice to district attorney. Effective date.

Complete·5/7/25

Oklahoma SB497 amends criminal procedure to require the Forensic Review Board to notify the district attorney 45 days before a meeting to determine.

Oklahoma SB497 amends the criminal procedure to update the role of the Forensic Review Board. The Board, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, is tasked with reviewing individuals found not guilty by reason of mental illness. The Board must notify the district attorney of the county at least 45 days before a meeting to determine eligibility for therapeutic visits, conditional release, or discharge.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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History

May 7, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/06/2025

May 1, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 1, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate