HB 3119 grants drug courts authority to waive remaining fees, court costs, and fines, upon successful completion of drug court if the court believes that continued payment would create a financial hardship for the offender. The court can also now waive any requirement that fines and costs be satisfied by a person prior to that person being eligible for a provisional driver … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 21 – Granting Drug Courts Authority To Waive Remaining Fees, Court Costs, & Fines
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New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 17 – Expanding Drug Court & Community Sentencing Eligibility
HB 2753 modifies 22 OS § 471.2 and 22 OS § 988.2 to expand drug court and community sentencing eligibility to include persons recommended for drug court after a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessment and Evaluation. The following are now the basic requirements to enter drug court in Oklahoma: 1. The offender's arrest or charge does not involve a crime of violence … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 17 – Expanding Drug Court & Community Sentencing Eligibility