Bill > HB2733

This bill amends Oklahoma state law to establish a strict 72-hour time limit for bail hearings and defendant processing after arrest. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to require that defendants be taken before a magistrate no later than 72 hours after arrest, replacing previous language that used more discretionary terms like "without unnecessary delay." The bill also updates Section 1105, which governs bail procedures, particularly for cases involving domestic violence, protective order violations, and drug-related offenses. For domestic violence cases, the bill mandates that certain offenders cannot be released on personal recognizance bonds and requires magistrates to consider an extensive list of factors when determining bond conditions, such as the defendant's history of violence, mental health, substance abuse, access to weapons, and the severity of the alleged incident. Additionally, the bill provides specific guidelines for handling arrests related to protective order violations and drug manufacturing. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to standardize and expedite the bail hearing process while providing more comprehensive considerations for releasing potentially dangerous defendants.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2733&Session=2600