OK SB1600

Amends 22 O.S. 2011, Section 196 to modify the circumstances under which peace officers may make arrests without a warrant

Expands arrest authority for domestic abuse incidents to allow officers to arrest anywhere, including a residence, if probable cause exists that domestic abuse occurred within the preceding 72 hours, provided the officer observes recent physical injury or impairment to the alleged victim

Modifies language regarding motor vehicle accident arrests to clarify that such arrests may be made whether the accident occurred on public roads, highways, streets, turnpikes, other public places, or on any private road, street, alley, or lane providing access to single- or multi-family dwellings

Updates cross-reference in the threatening statute from Section 14 to Section 1378 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes

Passed the Senate on February 26, 2014 and the House of Representatives on April 22, 2014