Oklahoma Mandatory Sentence Review; Time for Disposition

• Category: Oklahoma Statewide - Criminal Appeals
• State: Oklahoma
• Control #: OK-SKU-0502
• Format: PDF

Description

Mandatory Sentence Review; Time for Disposition Oklahoma Mandatory Sentence Review; Time for Disposition is a process established by Oklahoma state law to provide parole consideration for inmates sentenced to an indeterminate sentence. This review process is triggered at the end of an inmate's minimum sentence, typically after a period of 15 years or more. The review is designed to give inmates who have demonstrated an ability to reform and become productive members of society a chance at parole. Depending on the crime, there are three types of Oklahoma Mandatory Sentence Reviews; Time for Disposition: Parole, Post-Prison Transition, and Early Discharge. Parole is the most common type of review and involves a hearing in front of a parole board who will determine if the inmate is suitable for parole. Post-Prison Transition reviews are for inmates who have received a minimum sentence but are still assessed as a risk to the community. In these cases, the review panel may recommend an alternate sentence such as intensive supervision or a residential substance abuse treatment program. Lastly, Early Discharge reviews are for inmates who have served at least two-thirds of their sentence and have exhibited exemplary behavior while incarcerated. During this review, the panel may consider early discharge or a sentence modification.

Oklahoma Mandatory Sentence Review; Time for Disposition is a process established by Oklahoma state law to provide parole consideration for inmates sentenced to an indeterminate sentence. This review process is triggered at the end of an inmate's minimum sentence, typically after a period of 15 years or more. The review is designed to give inmates who have demonstrated an ability to reform and become productive members of society a chance at parole. Depending on the crime, there are three types of Oklahoma Mandatory Sentence Reviews; Time for Disposition: Parole, Post-Prison Transition, and Early Discharge. Parole is the most common type of review and involves a hearing in front of a parole board who will determine if the inmate is suitable for parole. Post-Prison Transition reviews are for inmates who have received a minimum sentence but are still assessed as a risk to the community. In these cases, the review panel may recommend an alternate sentence such as intensive supervision or a residential substance abuse treatment program. Lastly, Early Discharge reviews are for inmates who have served at least two-thirds of their sentence and have exhibited exemplary behavior while incarcerated. During this review, the panel may consider early discharge or a sentence modification.