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OK SB149
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Anderson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all judges in Oklahoma from testifying as character witnesses in court proceedings unless a hearing is conducted by the presiding judge of the administrative district.
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Requires the presiding judge to determine that the probative value of the judge's testimony outweighs potential unfair prejudice before permitting such testimony.
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Absolutely bars district judges and associate district judges from testifying as character witnesses in proceedings presided over by special judges from the same judicial district.
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Codifies the restriction as Section 1401.1 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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Effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Courts; prohibiting certain testimony. Codification. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/8/2011