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This bill amends the Youthful Offender Act in Oklahoma. The key provisions are: 1. It updates a statutory reference related to the motion for imposition of an adult sentence. 2. It makes the issuance of a court order for the parent, guardian, or other person legally obligated to pay a fee to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for a certification study permissive rather than mandatory. The court may still order a reasonable fee to be paid, and can establish a payment schedule in cases of hardship. 3. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. The Youthful Offender Act governs the treatment of certain juvenile offenders in the criminal justice system. This bill makes a minor adjustment to the procedures around the determination of whether a youthful offender will be sentenced as an adult.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb77&Session=2400