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Coordinating Successful Implementation of Marsy’s Law in Oklahoma
When Marsy’s Law – or State Question 794 – passed in November 2018, Oklahoma’s voters created a revised and strengthened version of the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights to be added to the Oklahoma Constitution. In May of this year, the Oklahoma Legislature passed HB 1102, a law that aligns state statute with the new Constitutional protections approved by Oklahoma voters. That bill goes into effect on Nov. 1, 2019.
Read moreCrime Victims Share Stories for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
In preparation for National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW), April 8 – 14, we spent a few days filming in Tulsa to capture victims’ stories for a video that will launch next week in observance and appreciation for our supporters statewide. We were thrilled to connect with some incredible advocates in our ongoing effort to elevate rights for crime victims in our state.
Read moreGovernor Kevin Stitt Signs Marsy’s Law Implementation Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2019
Media Contact: Alex Weintz; [email protected] or (914) 282-3229
Crime Victims Celebrate Successful Legislative Push to Implement Marsy’s Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2019
Media Contact: Alex Weintz; [email protected] or (914) 282-3229
Read moreCrime Victims and Advocates Push “Marsy’s Law” Implementation Bill During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Victims of crime and advocates will join Marsy’s Law for Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 10, at the Oklahoma State Capitol to voice support for fully implementing the state’s new Constitutional rights for victims. Their visit coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which occurs April 7-13.
Read moreBills to Help Implement Marsy’s Law Advance
When voters passed State Question 794 in 2018, they approved amendments to Oklahoma’s Constitution outlining a series of new rights. These rights are designed to protect the dignity of every crime victim, keep victims informed, and give victims a voice in the criminal justice process.
Read moreKeeping Our Promise to Crime Victims and Building on the Success of SQ 794
Last November, Oklahoma voters passed State Question 794, establishing stronger Constitutional rights for victims of crime. The Marsy’s Law for Oklahoma team was proud to be a part of that great win for victims and their families. Our work, however, didn’t end in November.
Read moreState Question 794 Passes Overwhelmingly
For Immediate Release
Nov. 6, 2018
Media Contact: Alex Weintz; [email protected] or (405) 518-5135
Read moreIn Our Final Week Support for SQ 794 Remains Strong
In our Final Week, Support for SQ 794 Remains Strong
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