The bill amends Section 471.2 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the eligibility criteria for offenders seeking admission into drug court programs. Key modifications include the removal of the requirement that offenders must have no prior felony convictions for domestic violence offenses within the last ten years. Instead, the bill stipulates that an offender's charge must not involve specific violations related to domestic violence as outlined in the Oklahoma Statutes, unless they are part of a domestic violence treatment program authorized by the drug court. Additionally, the language regarding the Attorney General's office has been updated to refer to the "Office of the Attorney General."

The bill also clarifies the process for offenders to request consideration for drug court, including the requirement for an eligibility form to be completed and submitted by the offender. It establishes that offenders may be reviewed for eligibility at any time before sentencing and outlines the necessary conditions and agreements that must be adhered to if accepted into the program. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-471.2