§57-601. Short title.
This act shall be known as the “Interstate Corrections Compact”. Added by Laws 1980, c. 149, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.
§57-566.3. Application for in forma pauperis – Partial payment of court costs – Affidavit of inability to pay – Dismissal – Grievance procedures.
A. 1. If an applicant for in forma pauperis is a prisoner and the prisoner brings an action of any kind, upon filing, the court shall order the prisoner to pay, as a partial payment of any court costs required by law, before the commencement of the action, a first-time payment of twenty percent (20%) […]
§57-566.4. Certain actions prohibited – Frivolous or malicious claims – Public records – Default judgment – Venue – Administrative fees – Judgments – Special report prior to answer – Appeals.
A. No action may be brought in a court of this state by a prisoner or former prisoner for mental or emotional injury allegedly suffered while under arrest, being detained, or in custody or incarcerated without a prior showing of actual physical injury. B. 1. Neither the state, any of its agencies or boards, the […]
§57-566.5. Exhaustion of administrative and statutory remedies.
In any legal proceeding filed by an inmate, full and complete exhaustion of all administrative and statutory remedies on all potential claims against the state, the Department of Corrections, private entities contracting to provide correctional services, or an employee of the state or the Department of Corrections is a jurisdictional requirement and must be completed […]
§57-566.6. Claims in form of lien arising from prosecution, incarceration, or supervision of inmate.
A. Claims in the form of a lien from an inmate or from a former inmate which arise from the prosecution, incarceration, or supervision of the inmate shall not be accepted by any county clerk, court clerk, county treasurer, or any official of this state having the authority to accept and file liens against persons […]
§57-568. Hospice Care and Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
The Department of Corrections may establish a Hospice Care and Certified Nurse Assistant training program administered through the Health Services Division under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer. The program shall be designed to provide inmate education, training, and clinical experience to adequately prepare the participants for related career opportunities upon release from incarceration. […]
§57-571. Definitions.
As used in the Oklahoma Statutes, unless another definition is specified: 1. “Capacity” means the actual available bedspace as certified by the State Board of Corrections subject to applicable federal and state laws and the rules and regulations promulgated under such laws; and 2. “Violent crime” means any of the following felony offenses and any […]
§57-581. Short title – Legislative findings.
A. Sections 581 et seq. of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Sex Offenders Registration Act”. B. The Legislature finds that sex offenders who commit other predatory acts against children and persons who prey on others as a result of mental illness pose a high risk of re-offending after release […]
§57-582. Persons and crimes to which act applies.
A. The provisions of the Sex Offenders Registration Act shall apply to any person residing, working or attending school within the State of Oklahoma who, after November 1, 1989, has been convicted, whether upon a verdict or plea of guilty or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or received a suspended sentence or any probationary […]
§57-563.3. Private prison contractors not having contract with Department of Corrections which house federal inmates or inmates of another state.
A. All private prison contractors and vendors operating in Oklahoma shall provide construction plans to the Department of Corrections for approval prior to commencement of construction of any new physical plant or addition to existing facilities. Approval shall be based on applicable American Correctional Association construction standards. Any private prison contractor or vendor that fails […]