Bill > HB1740

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for creating and managing individualized service plans for individuals who have been found not guilty by reason of mental illness (NGRI/MI) in Oklahoma. The legislation requires the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) to develop a detailed, personalized written plan within 45 days of a person's adjudication, which must include a comprehensive psychological and psychiatric evaluation, treatment recommendations, and specific details about the individual's background and service needs. The plan must be written in clear language, potentially translated if English is not the individual's primary language, and must balance public safety with the individual's treatment and recovery. The bill mandates periodic court review hearings - at least four quarterly hearings in the first year and two semi-annual hearings in subsequent years - where ODMHSAS must submit reports detailing the individual's progress. The service plan must be signed by the individual, their attorney, and treating doctor, and can be modified based on changing circumstances. The plan must include detailed information such as incident facts, medical history, identified services, risk assessments, and contact information for various professionals involved in the individual's care. The overarching goal is to provide appropriate care and treatment while ensuring public safety, with a focus on a recovery-based model of treatment and meaningful administrative and judicial oversight.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1740&Session=2600