Bill > HB2105

This bill reclassifies and modifies criminal offenses across several felony classes in Oklahoma, making significant changes to how certain crimes are categorized and punished. The bill updates classifications for numerous criminal offenses across Class A3, B1, B4, B5, C1, and C2 categories, adding and removing specific crimes from each class. A key provision requires that minimum time-served requirements for sentences be included in jury instructions during criminal trials, presented as a percentage. The bill also modifies administrative procedures for court judgments, requiring more detailed information about felony classifications and sentencing on official documents. If the Department of Corrections receives incomplete sentencing documentation, they are instructed to default to the lowest possible classification level or minimum time-served requirement. These changes aim to provide more clarity and consistency in criminal sentencing across Oklahoma's judicial system. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, giving state agencies time to prepare for the new classification system.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2105&Session=2500