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OK SB1084

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gollihare

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the $40.00 nonrefundable application fee previously required for indigent defense representation through the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System

  • Removes the requirement that applicants released on bond must provide written proof of contacting three attorneys before qualifying for public defense services

  • Release on bond no longer disqualifies a defendant from receiving representation by the System

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that defendants unable to post bail are eligible for appointment of indigent defense counsel, with income above the state poverty threshold as a factor that may rebut this presumption

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Indigent Defense System; modifying eligibility procedures for indigent representation; removing requirement for payment of certain application fee. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

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