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This bill modifies Oklahoma's parole revocation process by expanding the authority to revoke parole from just the Governor to now include the Pardon and Parole Board. Under the updated law, when a probation and parole officer has reasonable grounds to believe a parolee has violated parole terms, they will notify the Department of Corrections, which can issue an arrest warrant. The parolee will be incarcerated and will stop accruing earned credits during this period. The bill specifically grants two new powers: first, the Governor can revoke parole previously granted by the Governor and file a revocation certificate with the Secretary of State, and second, the Pardon and Parole Board can, by majority vote, revoke parole previously granted by the Board and file a similar certificate. The bill also allows for alternative handling of parole violations, such as placement in an intermediate sanctions facility instead of full revocation, depending on the discretion of the Department of Corrections. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and provides additional flexibility in managing parole violations while maintaining strict oversight of parolees.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb76&Session=2600