This law changed the definition of "victims impact panel" in Oklahoma. It's now a program conducted by a corporation registered with the Secretary of State in Oklahoma for the purpose of operating a victims impact panel program. The meeting must now include live presenters. In addition to discussing the operation of a vehicle while impaired, the discussion may now also include … [Read more...] about Victims Impact Panel Changes – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #32
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Notification Of Crime Victims – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #31
This law mandates various notification requirements for crime victims. The district attorneys and Department of Corrections must comply with these new requirements. The district attorney's office must inform crime victim that the have the right to use the automated notification system provided by the designated Oklahoma victim notification service provider for purposes of … [Read more...] about Notification Of Crime Victims – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #31
Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
Someone arrested in Oklahoma for unlawfully carrying a firearm, illegally transporting a firearm, or discharging a firearm no longer has to pay the $150 DNA fee, does not have to provide a DNA sample, and will not have their DNA information entered into CODIS. This fee won't be collected if the person has a valid DNA sample in the OSBI DNA Offender Database at the time of … [Read more...] about Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #29
Lack of knowledge of the age of the victim of human trafficking now does not constitute a defense to human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma. The change in law makes human trafficking of a minor a strict liability crime. If you engage in human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma, you can be found guilty no matter what you thought the victim's age was—even if the victim lied … [Read more...] about Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #29
New Trespass & Damage To Critical Infrastructure Law – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #28
It's now illegal to trespass or enter property containing a critical infrastructure facility without permission by the owner of the property or lawful occupant of it. This crime is a misdemeanor. The minimum fine is $1,000. The maximum punishment in the county jail is six months. This crime is a felony if the intent of the trespasser was to willfully damage, destroy, vandalize, … [Read more...] about New Trespass & Damage To Critical Infrastructure Law – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #28