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OK HB1561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Fred Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 22 O.S. Section 258 relating to preliminary examinations in criminal cases

  • Changes gender-neutral language from "him" to "the defendant" throughout the statute

  • Allows magistrates to accept hearsay evidence when establishing probable cause at preliminary hearings

  • Permits preliminary hearings to terminate once probable cause is established if law enforcement reports were made available to defendant at least 5 working days prior to hearing

  • Effective November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; allowing finding of probable cause to be based on certain evidence; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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