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OK HB3719

OK HB3719
Criminal procedure; multicounty grand jury procedures; jurisdiction and venue; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
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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