STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

HOUSE BILL 1894	By:	Scott

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to mental health; amending 43A O.S. 2001, Section 1-106, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 46, O.S.L. 2003 (43A O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 1-106), which relates to representation of the state in certain court proceedings; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.  

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     43A O.S. 2001, Section 1-106, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 46, O.S.L. 2003 (43A O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 1-106), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 1-106.  The district attorneys of this state shall represent the people of Oklahoma this state in all court proceedings provided for in the Mental Health Law in which the State of Oklahoma including any facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the petitioner for involuntary commitment.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2011.

53-1-6081	AM	12/30/10