Oklahoma § 22-988.3 - Purpose of act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.3 — Purpose of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-988.3. Purpose of act
The purposes of the Oklahoma Community Sentencing Act are to:
1. Protect the public;
2. Establish a statewide community sentencing system;
3. Adequately supervise offenders punished under a courtordered community sentence;
4. Provide a series of sanctions to the court for eligible
offenders sentenced to a community sentence within the community
sentencing system;
5. Increase the availability of punishment and treatment
programs to eligible offenders;
6. Improve the criminal justice system within this state
through public/private partnerships, reciprocal and interlocal
governmental agreements, and interagency cooperation and
collaboration; and
7. Operate effectively within the allocation of state and local
resources for the criminal justice system.
Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 4, § 3, eff. July 1, 1999.
Amended by Laws 2003, c. 341, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2023, c.
79, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-988.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.3 cover?
Section 22-988.3 ("Purpose of act") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 22-988.3?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.3" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-988.3 apply to my situation?
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