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OK SB1619

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 142A-2 to expand victims' and witnesses' rights in criminal proceedings

  • Adds requirement that district attorney's office notify victims of all court proceedings related to their case, not just proceedings where they are subpoenaed

  • Requires notification of progress in pretrial proceedings in felony cases involving violent crimes or sex offenses that could substantially delay prosecution

  • Requires district attorney's office to inform victims of violent crimes and immediate family members of their rights under the bill and related statutes

  • Effective November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Victims' rights; requiring notice of certain proceedings. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

coauthored by McCall (principal House author)

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2014

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