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1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
3 HOUSE BILL 3345 By: Williams
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6 AS INTRODUCED
7 An Act relating to inmate assessment and evaluations;
amending 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-704, which relates
8 to the assessment and evaluation of inmates;
providing risk, mental health and substance abuse
9 screenings for arrested persons; requiring review of
screenings by approved personnel; clarifying
10 procedures regarding the admissibility of certain
information and screening results; and providing an
11 effective date.
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14 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
15 SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-704, is
16 amended to read as follows:
17 Section 3-704. After an initial appearance arrest, a person
18 accused of a felony criminal offense may submit to an approved risk,
19 mental health and substance abuse assessment and evaluation
20 screenings which shall be administered and scored reviewed by
21 assessment personnel certified approved by the Department of Mental
22 Health and Substance Abuse Services. Any person lacking sufficient
23 skills to comprehend or otherwise participate in the risk, mental
24 health and substance abuse assessment and evaluation screening
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1 process shall have appropriate assistance. The court, district
2 attorney, arrested person and counsel for the arrested person shall
3 have access to the results of the risk, mental health and substance
4 abuse assessment and evaluation completed screening. The Any
5 information gathered or the results of the risk, mental health and
6 substance abuse assessment and evaluation any screening shall not be
7 admissible as evidence in the a criminal case matter unless
8 specifically waived by the defendant or for purposes of determining
9 sentencing and diversion options for a defendant who has pled guilty
10 and punishment is to be determined at the discretion of the court.
11 The court and the district attorney shall consider the results of
12 the risk, mental health and substance abuse assessment and
13 evaluation screening to determine sentencing and diversion options
14 for the person.
15 SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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17 60-2-15348 GRS 12/12/25
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