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OK HB3375

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's discovery procedures (12 O.S. Section 3226) to explicitly state that discovery must be "relevant to any party's claim or defense"

  • Expands discovery methods to include "authorizations for release of records" and allows additional discovery "by court order upon showing of good cause"

  • Requires parties claiming physical or mental injury to provide opposing parties with releases/authorizations for relevant medical records and bills, and when relevant, employment and scholastic records

  • Maintains existing discovery scope allowing parties to obtain non-privileged information relevant to the subject matter, including documents, electronically stored information, and witness identities

  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Discovery; modifying requirements related to discovery methods; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/28/2014

4/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/17/2014
Judiciary2/20/2014
Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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