Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 375 - Oklahoma State Bureau of Investiation
Chapter 15 - Oklahoma Reward System
Section 375:15-1-4 - Eligible recipients; payment of reward

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 375:15-1-4

Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024

(a) The panel will determine the eligible recipient, if any, using established criteria. If there are multiple applicants, the panel may determine which, if any, of them are eligible. If more than one applicant is eligible, the panel may disburse the reward to each eligible applicant in proportion with his or her contribution to the case.

(b) Each person who seeks to collect a reward must provide the following information to the panel within six months of the action or actions of the applicant which are alleged to have justified payment of a reward.

(1) The crime committed.

(2) The name of the victim.

(3) The name of the person arrested and /or convicted if an individual has been arrested and/or convicted at the time of the application for reward.

(4) The name of the law enforcement agency with which the applicant cooperated.

(5) A written statement from the head of that law enforcement agency providing details of the extent of the applicant's cooperation, and certifying the reward offer was the proximate cause for the receipt of the information and cooperation.

(6) A certified copy of the judgment and sentence of the criminal if an individual has been arrested and/or convicted at the time of the application for reward.

(7) A sworn and notarized statement from the applicant detailing the applicant's material assistance in the investigation of the commission or attempted commission of the crime for which a reward was nominated.

(c) The panel may require additional information from the applicant and the law enforcement agency, and the panel may seek information from independent witnesses before making a recommendation as to eligibility or disbursement of the reward.

(d) The written approval of the Director of the recommendation of the panel as to the crimes for which rewards will be offered, the amount of the reward, and the manner of disbursement of the reward, shall be final for purposes of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act.

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1597, eff 6-15-07

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