This bill amends Section 13.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the required service of a minimum percentage of a sentence for certain serious crimes. The bill introduces a new provision allowing the district attorney to file a notice prior to sentencing, which could lower the minimum imprisonment requirement from 85% to 65% for specific offenses, provided the district attorney exercises this discretion. The offenses listed include various forms of murder, sexual crimes, robbery, and other violent acts. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals convicted of these crimes will not be eligible for earned credits that would reduce their sentence below the established minimum percentages.

Furthermore, the bill repeals several previous amendments to Section 13.1, effectively consolidating the law regarding minimum sentence requirements. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation aims to provide more flexibility in sentencing while maintaining strict requirements for serious offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-13.1