Attorney General opinion concluding that, pursuant to title 22, section 1161 of the Oklahoma Statutes, individuals committed to the custody of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services have a right to legal counsel at hearings arising from recommendations of the Forensic Review Board. Additionally, the opinion determines that, subject to prior approval from the Director of the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (“OIDS”), attorneys affiliated with OIDS may represent indigent committed individuals at these court hearings.
Last Modified on
Jan 06, 2025
