Bill > SB1224

This bill updates Oklahoma law regarding pardons and paroles to allow the Pardon and Parole Board to notify victims or their representatives electronically, such as via email, in addition to traditional mail, about pardon and parole proceedings, provided the victim has supplied an email address. This change aims to improve communication and ensure victims are informed about decisions concerning inmates, with the understanding that failure to notify a victim who has requested it and provided contact information could make the Board's final decision voidable if the victim seeks reconsideration within a specific timeframe. The bill also makes minor adjustments to existing language concerning the notification process for commutations and other pardon and parole procedures, and it specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.