Bill > HB2376

This bill modifies Oklahoma's criminal procedure regarding early evaluation hearings for individuals with suspended or split sentences. The legislation allows certain offenders with sentences exceeding five years to request an early evaluation hearing after five years to potentially modify their sentence length. To qualify, the offender must have completed all probation requirements, maintained no criminal violations, have no pending revocation hearings, and not face objections from the district attorney. The bill also provides an option for early evaluation one year sooner if the offender has achieved educational milestones or maintained consistent employment. Additionally, the bill requires the District Attorneys Council to provide a list of early termination applications to legislative leadership and the Governor every odd year, starting in November 2025. Written notice must be given to the district attorney within 15 days of filing a request, and the district attorney has 45 days to respond, with the possibility of a single 15-day extension. An offender is limited to one early evaluation hearing per case without prior district attorney approval, and no plea agreement can prohibit such a hearing if the offender otherwise qualifies. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2376&Session=2600