Oklahoma § 22-988.4 - Mandatory local system
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.4 — Mandatory local system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-988.4. Mandatory local system
In jurisdictions where a community sentencing system has not
been established prior to the effective date of this act, the Chief
Judge of the Judicial District shall establish the geographic
boundaries of a community sentencing system which shall be the
boundaries of each county, unless the Chief Judge establishes one or
more multicounty community sentencing systems consisting of two or
more contiguous counties within the judicial district; provided,
however, the consent of the sheriff of each affected county and each
district attorney operating within each of the subject counties must
be obtained before a county may join a proposed multicounty
community sentencing system. Multicounty community sentencing
systems may be established by the Chief Judge of a Judicial District
with the consent of each local council affected in such manner as
provided by rules promulgated by the Community Sentencing Division
within the Department of Corrections.
Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 4, § 4, eff. July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-988.4
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.4 cover?
Section 22-988.4 ("Mandatory local system") 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 § 22-988.4?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-988.4 apply to my situation?
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