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OK HB1987

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rob Standridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes defendants in driving under the influence cases to file applications for evidentiary hearings if raising the issue of involuntary intoxication at the time of the offense.

  • Requires defendants to file applications for evidentiary hearings no later than 30 days after formal arraignment.

  • Directs district courts to hold evidentiary hearings within 30 days from the date the defendant files the application, if the court determines a hearing should be held.

  • Requires district courts to file decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law within 45 days from the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing.

  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; authorizing defendants to file application for certain evidentiary hearing; time limitations; directing district courts to file decision within certain period of time.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

3/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2017
Rules2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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