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OK SB705
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Don Barrington
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AI Summary
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Removes requirement for arrested persons to sign written promise to appear for traffic violations and other specified misdemeanors; instead, acceptance of citation constitutes implied promise to appear.
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Modifies release on personal recognizance procedures for persons arrested for traffic violations, requiring valid driver's license, identity verification, and no disqualifying offenses (felonies, DUI, driving with suspended license, etc.).
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Establishes 120-day deadline for courts to notify Department of Public Safety when defendant fails to appear for traffic violation arraignment, triggering automatic driver's license suspension in Oklahoma or defendant's home state.
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Changes procedures for bail forfeiture in traffic cases, eliminating automatic forfeiture when person released on personal recognizance fails to appear and redirecting to State and Municipal Traffic Bail Bond Procedure Act.
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Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Personal recognizance; modifying provisions. Effective date. Emergency.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/8/2011