OklahomaHB 1462Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Criminal procedure; directing courts to prioritize orders of payments of restitution; effective date.

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9 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 6 costs, 3 mixed.

Victim restitution comes first, with interest

Beginning November 1, 2025, courts put victim restitution ahead of fines and fees. Restitution can be up to three times the victim’s economic loss. Judges may add 12% yearly interest until paid and can send that interest to victims. Courts must first consider restitution at sentencing, but this priority does not apply on a third or later felony unless the district attorney asks for a waiver. In animal‑cruelty cases, courts may order payment of vet and boarding bills to animal care facilities.

Tighter rules and costs for sex offenders

Courts and prosecutors cannot waive sex‑offender registration when it applies. Courts must order approved sex‑offender treatment with periodic polygraph exams; you may have to pay based on ability. Habitual or aggravated offenders must be supervised and wear GPS for the registration period and must reimburse device costs. Courts can ban social networking sites that allow contact with minors, and offenders must register email and other online identifiers.

New rules for probation violations and revocation

Probation supervision is capped at 2 years unless a violation petition is filed or it is a sex‑offense case. The law defines technical violations and requires a fast response with set sanctions. A revocation hearing must occur within 20 days after a not‑guilty plea unless both sides waive the deadline. Jail time for technical revocations is capped at 6 months for the first and 5 years for later revocations. Except for willful nonpayment, unpaid fines and costs alone cannot cause revocation. The Department of Corrections may contract with counties to run community service sentencing programs if funded.

Stronger collection and changes to restitution orders

Beginning November 1, 2025, the district attorney must present restitution claims and can collect payments, charging $1 per payment (not for DOC sentences). Restitution orders do not end after prison or probation and are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. If you cannot pay, the court can enter a civil judgment with full collection tools. Judges can change restitution but must state reasons. Willful failure to give required info waives appeal rights; frivolous petitions can make the offender pay court costs and the victim’s lost pay and out‑of‑pocket costs. Courts may cut restitution for hardship and must cut fines and costs by the same percent. Judges may give $5 per day credit for ordered community service. The Department of Corrections or a court‑chosen agency must track payments and send money to victims.

Court-ordered treatment costs for abuse cases

If you are convicted of domestic abuse or of abusing or neglecting a child, the court can order treatment or counseling. The court can make you pay all or part of the cost.

DNA samples required and $15 collection fee

People convicted of listed crimes must give a DNA sample for the state database. Probationers must submit within 30 days of sentencing, and collectors must mail samples within 10 days. If your sample is not received at the Lexington center, you pay a $15 fee to the collecting agency.

DUI cases: mandatory assessment you must pay

If you are found guilty of certain DUI‑related offenses, you must complete an alcohol and drug assessment before sentencing. You must repay the certified agency the evaluation fee set in state law. The agency must send a written report to the court within 72 hours.

Plea deals can bar you from the district

As part of a written plea deal, a court can bar you from entering, visiting, or living in the judicial district until your sentence ends. The court must still ensure you can access required services. You must get court approval to enter the district for personal business.

Victims Impact Panel fees and provider rules

People who attend a victims impact panel pay $75 and receive a completion certificate. Providers must be registered corporations, carry liability insurance, keep proper books, and file CPA financials and federal tax returns each year. Providers must also pay a $1,000 annual fee to the District Attorneys Council.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Tammy West
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Meloyde Blancett
Democratic • House
Todd Gollihare
Republican • Senate
Mike Osburn
Republican • House
Danny Williams
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 297 • No: 0

House vote • 5/21/2025

FOURTH READING

Yes: 90 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

FOURTH READING

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/5/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Committee vote: Judiciary

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 89 • No: 0

House vote • 2/27/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2025