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OK SB2266
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Lerblance
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AI Summary
SB 2266 Summary
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Amends 20 O.S. 2001, Section 55 to update qualification rules for court-appointed attorneys in criminal cases.
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Changes gender-specific language from "his" to "his or her" to make the statute gender neutral.
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Confirms that payment of bail by a defendant is prima facie evidence that the defendant has funds to employ their own attorney, requiring court inquiry into financial status before appointment.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Courts; relating to qualification rules for court-appointed attorney; clarifying language. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/2/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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