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This bill modifies Oklahoma criminal procedure laws by expanding subpoena powers and establishing new discovery requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes defendants to issue subpoenas duces tecum (a legal document requiring the recipient to bring specified documents or records to court) to businesses and commercial entities, allows court clerks and attorneys to issue and sign these subpoenas, and explicitly prevents defendants from accessing victim interview recordings. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies provide certain records (such as body camera and vehicle camera videos, and sobriety test recordings) to prosecuting agencies within 30 days of filing a criminal complaint, and requires prosecuting agencies to make these records available to defendants within 90 days. The bill also permits prosecuting agencies to redact certain sensitive information from these records, such as juvenile record details, information that could compromise ongoing investigations, or identities of confidential informants, while requiring notice of such redactions to the defendant. Failure by law enforcement to provide required records may result in contempt penalties. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1563&Session=2600