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OK HB3719
OK HB3719Criminal procedure; multicounty grand jury procedures; jurisdiction and venue; effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 358, which relates to multicounty grand jury procedures; modifying procedures for determining jurisdiction and venue; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law related to multicounty grand jury procedures in Oklahoma. It modifies the procedures for determining jurisdiction and venue for cases where a multicounty grand jury returns an indictment or accusation for removal. The key changes are: (1) the county of the defendant's residence shall be the venue for the trial, and (2) if the multicounty grand jury learns of an offense for which it lacks jurisdiction, it shall direct the Attorney General to inform the appropriate prosecutorial authority. The bill also provides an effective date of November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 03/19/2024)
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