Oklahoma's Survivors Act allows abuse victims to seek sentence reductions, but implementation has been chaotic. Most petitions fail due to missing records, lack of legal help, and inconsistent county practices. Only one person has been released statewide. Incarcerated survivors face systemic barriers preventing meaningful access to the law's promised relief.
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