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OK HB2934
Bill
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
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AI Summary
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District attorneys may dismiss felony actions or indictments by filing a notice of dismissal any time prior to the commencement of the preliminary hearing
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District attorneys may dismiss misdemeanor actions by filing a notice of dismissal prior to the matter being set for trial
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After these deadlines pass, district attorneys must request dismissal through the court, which requires judicial approval and documented reasons for dismissal
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Defendants are only required to pay costs of a dismissed action if agreed upon by both parties
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; authorizing the dismissal of prosecutions by district attorneys; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/26/2016
4/26/2016