Bill > HB3345

This bill modifies existing law to require that after an arrest, individuals accused of any criminal offense, not just felonies, can undergo approved risk, mental health, and substance abuse screenings, which will be reviewed by personnel approved by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill ensures that individuals who need assistance to understand or participate in these screenings will receive it, and that the results of these completed screenings will be accessible to the court, district attorney, the arrested person, and their legal counsel. Importantly, the information or results from these screenings generally cannot be used as evidence in a criminal case unless the defendant agrees or for specific purposes like determining sentencing and diversion options after a guilty plea when punishment is at the court's discretion, and the court and district attorney are directed to consider these screening results when deciding on sentencing and diversion options.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3345&Session=2600