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OK SB607
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Section 2803.3 to Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes to make certain domestic abuse victim statements admissible as evidence in criminal and juvenile delinquent prosecutions.
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Permits admission of statements narrating, describing, reporting, or explaining domestic abuse incidents made by victims to law enforcement officers within one (1) week of the incident.
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Permits admission of statements made by domestic abuse victims on applications for protective orders filed within one (1) week of the incident, and testimony given at protective order hearings.
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Allows such statements to be admitted in pre-trial and post-trial proceedings including preliminary hearings, prosecutive merit hearings, probation revocation hearings, and deferred judgment acceleration hearings.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Evidence Code; providing for admissibility of certain statements in certain proceedings. Effective date.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
5/15/2025