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OK HB3742
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erick Harris
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AI Summary
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Creates "The Due Process Protection Act of 2026" amending Oklahoma's criminal discovery procedures under 22 O.S. Sections 258 and 2002
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Requires the state to disclose evidence to the defense at least 30 days prior to preliminary hearings, including law enforcement reports, interview summaries, photographs, DNA reports, and 9-1-1 calls intended to be introduced
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Expands witness disclosure requirements to include all witnesses interviewed, identified, or known by law enforcement or prosecutors during the investigation, not just those the state intends to call at trial
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Increases the deadline for disclosing informant testimony information from 10 days to 30 days before trial, and broadens the definition of "informant" to include codefendants and anyone testifying with promise or expectation of a benefit
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Extends the discovery completion deadline from 10 days to 30 days prior to trial, and establishes an ongoing prosecutorial duty to disclose favorable evidence to the defendant regardless of whether it is recorded in tangible form
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; Due Process Protection Act of 2026; preliminary examinations and proceedings; disclosure; effective date.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
3/5/2026