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Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-3-704: Mental health and substance abuse evaluation -

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  2. Title 43A

Convicted felons.

After an initial appearance, a person accused of a felony

offense may submit to an approved risk, mental health and substance

abuse assessment and evaluation which shall be administered and

scored by assessment personnel certified by the Department of Mental

Health and Substance Abuse Services. Any person lacking sufficient

skills to comprehend or otherwise participate in the risk, mental

health and substance abuse assessment and evaluation shall have

appropriate assistance. The court, district attorney, arrested

person and counsel for the arrested person shall have access to the

results of the risk, mental health and substance abuse assessment

and evaluation. The results of the risk, mental health and

substance abuse assessment and evaluation shall not be admissible as

evidence in the criminal case unless specifically waived by the

defendant or for purposes of determining sentencing options for a

defendant who has pled guilty and punishment is to be determined at

the discretion of the court. The court and the district attorney

shall consider the results of the risk, mental health and substance

abuse assessment and evaluation to determine sentencing options for

the person.

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