Oklahoma § 57-332.1 - Professional investigators, clerical and administrative

§ 57-332.1. Professional investigators, clerical and administrative

personnel.

The Pardon and Parole Board created by Article VI, Section 10,

of the Oklahoma Constitution is authorized to employ professional

investigators and such clerical and administrative personnel as may

be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities under the

provisions of this act.

Added by Laws 1943, p. 250, § 1. Amended by Laws 1973, c. 172, § 2,

emerg. eff. May 16, 1973; Laws 1987, c. 156, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.

§57-332.1A. Training for the members of the Pardon and Parole

Board.

A. Each member of the Pardon and Parole Board shall receive at

least twelve (12) hours of training for the first year and six (6)

hours of training per year thereafter on matters relating to the

duties of the Board. The training shall be provided by personnel of

the Pardon and Parole Board.

B. Each member of the Pardon and Parole Board shall complete

annual training based on guidance from organizations that provide

training and technical assistance related to the probation and

parole process. Annual training curriculum shall include, but not

be limited to, identifying, understanding and targeting criminogenic

needs, the principles of effective intervention, core correctional

practices and how to support and encourage offender behavior change.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 347, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997. Amended by Laws

2018, c. 263, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.

§57-332.1B.

Pardon and Parole Board – Member eligibility.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 57. Prisons and Reformatories

A. To be eligible for appointment as a Pardon and Parole Board

member, a person shall possess a bachelor's degree from an

accredited college or university and have at least five (5) years of

experience in one or more of the following fields:

1. Criminal justice;

2. Parole;

3. Probation;

4. Corrections;

5. Criminal law;

6. Law enforcement;

7. Mental health services;

8. Substance abuse services; or

9. Social work.

B. At least two members of the Pardon and Parole Board shall

have five (5) years of training or experience in mental health

services, substance abuse services or social work.

Added by Laws 2011, c. 218, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws

2018, c. 263, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.