Bill > HB1991

This bill amends Section 461 of Oklahoma's criminal procedure statutes to provide additional options for defendants posting bond across jurisdictions. Specifically, the bill clarifies and expands existing bail procedures by allowing a defendant who is confined in a county, municipal, or regional jail and has a hold from another jurisdiction within the state to post a bond in the other jurisdiction to release that hold. The existing law is modified to use gender-neutral language (changing "him" to "the magistrate") and adds a new subsection that explicitly outlines the bond release process. Previously, the law only described general bail procedures when a defendant is brought before a magistrate in another county. The new provision gives defendants more flexibility in addressing holds across different jurisdictions, potentially making it easier to manage multiple legal matters. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for law enforcement and judicial systems to prepare for the implementation of these changes.

Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1991&Session=2600