The bill amends Section 332.2 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the procedures for pardons and paroles. Key changes include the authorization of electronic notifications to victims and their representatives regarding parole and commutation applications. The bill also updates statutory language, such as replacing "Chair" with "chair" and modifying the definition of "victim" to refer to "any person" who has suffered harm due to criminal conduct. Additionally, it specifies that the Pardon and Parole Board must notify victims or their representatives at least 20 days before an inmate's consideration and allows for testimony from victims at parole hearings.

Furthermore, the bill establishes an accelerated commutation docket for individuals whose crimes have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors, enabling the Pardon and Parole Board to recommend commutations by majority vote. It mandates that the Board provide timely notifications to district attorneys and victims regarding applications and decisions related to commutations and pardons. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-332.2