Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3263

Introduced
2/7/22  

Caption

Domestic violence; Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act; terms; registry; notice; documentation; Department of Corrections; investigation; name change; exception; effective date.

Impact

This legislation is expected to impact state laws significantly, particularly those governing domestic violence and offender management. It introduces specific registration durations ranging from ten to fifteen years based on the nature of the conviction, thereby facilitating a more structured oversight of domestic violence offenders. The bill also intersectionally addresses the challenges surrounding legal name changes for these individuals, stipulating that certain offenders may be prohibited from changing their names if it would interfere with law enforcement interests.

Summary

House Bill 3263 establishes the Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act in Oklahoma, aiming to enhance public safety by maintaining a centralized registry for serious domestic violence offenders. Under the bill, individuals convicted of qualifying domestic violence offenses will be designated as serious offenders and required to register with the Department of Corrections. The registry will be publicly accessible, providing essential details about the offenders, such as their names, offenses, and photographs, enhancing community awareness and enabling law enforcement to monitor these individuals more effectively.

Contention

While the bill seeks to strengthen legal frameworks for handling domestic violence, it may raise concerns regarding the implications for offenders seeking rehabilitation. Critics may argue that the maintenance of a public registry could stigmatize individuals making genuine efforts to change. Furthermore, the process for seeking removal from the registry requires the offender to demonstrate sufficient rehabilitation, which involves a court petition and may be contested by prosecutorial efforts to notify victims, adding layers of complexity to the offender's reintegration into society.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1654

Domestic violence; Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act; terms; registry; notice; documentation; Department of Corrections; investigation; name change; exception; effective date.

OK SB1568

Domestic violence; adding certain domestic crimes to violent offender registry. Effective date.

OK SB50

Relating To A Domestic Violence Offender Registry.

OK HB847

Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence Offender Registry

OK SB650

Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence Offender Registry

OK SB1172

Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence Offender Registry

OK HB3316

To create a domestic violence registry

OK HB4497

To create a domestic violence registry

OK HB2366

To create a domestic violence registry

OK HB1370

Domestic violence registry.

Similar Bills

OK HB1654

Domestic violence; Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act; terms; registry; notice; documentation; Department of Corrections; investigation; name change; exception; effective date.

OK HB3671

Motor vehicles; authorizing Service Oklahoma to allow individuals to make certain voluntary designation; credentials; effective date.

OK SB775

Livestock; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to create the Livestock Offender Registry. Effective date.

OK HB2327

Children; Restricted Registry; notice; effective date.

OK HB2661

Children; creating the Harris Richardson Act; directing Department of Human Services to create a perpetrator registry; effective date.

OK HB1797

Child care facilities; criminal history checks; requiring notification when there is a substantiated finding of heinous and shocking abuse; effective date.

OK SB1036

Child care; modifying eligibility for employment due to conviction. Effective date.