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OK SB899

OK SB899
Indigent Defense Act; authorizing reassignment of certain cases for certain purposes; increasing limit on compensation for certain attorneys in capital cases. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/12/2023
Crossed Over
03/08/2023
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to the Indigent Defense Act; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 1355.7, 1355.13, and 1358, which relate to appointment of private attorneys, death penalty cases, and reassignment of cases; authorizing reassignment of certain cases for conflict of interest; expanding authorization for payment at certain rate for certain cases; increasing limit on compensation for certain attorneys in capital cases; authorizing reassignment of cases for certain purposes; and providing an effective date. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , Lines 6 through 10 1/2, strike the title to read: "[ Indigent Defense Act - reassignment of cases - limit on compensation for attorneys in capital cases - effective date ]" Passed the House of Representatives the 19th day of April, 2023. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2023. Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 899 By: Weaver and Boren of the Senate and Worthen of the House An Act relating to the Indigent Defense Act; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 1355.7, 1355.13, and 1358, which relate to appointment of private attorneys, death penalty cases, and reassignment of cases; authorizing reassignment of certain cases for conflict of interest; expanding authorization for payment at certain rate for certain cases; increasing limit on compensation for certain attorneys in capital cases; authorizing reassignment of cases for certain purposes; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Indigent Defense Act in Oklahoma to authorize the reassignment of certain cases due to conflicts of interest or for the efficient management of system resources. It expands the authorization for payment at certain rates for certain cases and increases the limit on compensation for attorneys in capital cases from $20,000 to $25,000 per case, with the possibility of exceeding the limit in exceptional cases. The bill also provides an effective date of November 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

SCs named Weaver, Howard, Gollihare, Daniels, Woods, Standridge, Stephens (on 05/11/2023)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb899&Session=2400 12/05/2023
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb899&Session=2300 01/19/2023
Committee Amendment 1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB899%20CA1.PDF 12/05/2023
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20AMENDMENTS/Amendment%20&%20Engr/SB899%20HASB%20&%20ENGR.PDF 04/20/2023
1 Floor Amendment by WALLACE http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/House/SB899%20FA1%20WALLACEKE-CC.PDF 04/19/2023
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/HFLR/SB899%20HFLR.PDF 04/12/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB899%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF 04/10/2023
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20ENGR/SB/SB899%20ENGR.PDF 03/08/2023
SB899 (2-28-23) (WEAVER) RT FA1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB899%20(2-28-23)%20(WEAVER)%20RT%20FA1.PDF 02/28/2023
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/SFLR/SB899%20SFLR.PDF 02/23/2023
Committee Amendment http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB899%20CA1.PDF 02/14/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB899 INT FI http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB899%20INT%20FI.PDF 02/13/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB899%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF 02/04/2023
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB899%20INT.PDF 01/19/2023
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