STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

SENATE BILL 1014	By:	Paddack

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Section 27, which relates to mitigation of punishment; making language gender-neutral; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     21 O.S. 2011, Section 27, is amended to read as follows:
Section 27.  Where it is made to appear at the time of passing sentence upon a person convicted, that such person has already paid a fine or suffered an imprisonment for the act which he or she stands convicted, under an order adjudging it a contempt, the court authorized to pass sentence may mitigate the punishment to be imposed, in its discretion.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2013.

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