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Presentence Investigation Changes – New Oklahoma Laws in 2017 Pt 4

December 6, 2017 by Frank Urbanic

presentence investigation oklahomaThe law covering presentence investigations in Oklahoma changed on November 1, 2017. A presentence investigation in Oklahoma is something that’s done after a defendant pleads guilty to a felony. It’s supposed to help the judge determine an appropriate sentence. A presentence investigation is also referred to as a PSI.

The information obtained from the presentence investigation includes:

  •  A voluntary statement from each victim of the offense concerning the nature of the offense and the impact of the offense on the victim and the immediate family of the victim;
  • The amount of the loss suffered or incurred by the victim as a result of the criminal conduct of the offender
  • The age, marital status, living arrangements, financial obligations, income, family history. and education of the defendant;
  • Defendant’s prior juvenile and criminal records;
  • Defendant’s associations with other persons convicted of a felony offense;
  • Defendant’s social history;
  • Indications of a predisposition to violence or substance abuse;
  • Remorse or guilt about the offense or the harm to the victim; and
  • Job skills and employment history of the defendant.

HB 1324 made the following changes to 22 O.S. § 982:

  • It is now optional for the judge to require a defendant convicted of a violent felony offense to undergo a presentence investigation administered by the Department of Corrections.
  • The new maximum amount the Department of Corrections can charge for a presentence investigation is $500 (up from $250).
  • For defendants convicted of nonviolent offenses, a judge may order a presentence investigation be conducted by “a private provider or someone designated by the court.” The defendant in this situation must have a prior felony conviction. The maximum fee for this presentence investigation is $500.

The main effect this change in law has is the increased cost for a presentence investigation. Since the maximum fee is $500, you can be assured that anyone conducting this investigation will charge exactly $500. The other big impact this change will have is on nonviolent offenders, as they will most likely have to get an investigation through a private provider.

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Oklahoma,

Don’t panic!

Call Urbanic.

(405) 633-3420

Sources: 

  • HB 1324
  • 22 O.S. § 982

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