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Gov. Fallin signs remaining criminal justice reform bill
By kfor.com - Katrina Butcher
Published: 06/07/2017

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin signed the remaining criminal justice reform bill Tuesday.

The Oklahoma Justice Reform Task Force recommended 12 bills, but only three received legislative approval.

Senate Bill 603 was signed Tuesday. It requires all offenders to receive a validated risk and needs assessment which will then guide providers to programs available to offenders. It will also let the Department of Corrections create an individualized case plan for each offender.

Two other task force recommended bills, SB 604 and House Bill 2284 have already been signed by Governor Fallin.

SB 604 provides training for law enforcement related to domestic violence victim safety at the pretrial stage.

HB 2284 provides training for district attorneys, judges, and public defenders. It will including training on substance abuse, behavioral health and impact and dynamics of domestic violence.

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