Bill > HB3742

This bill, known as the "Due Process Protection Act of 2026," aims to enhance protections for defendants in criminal proceedings by expanding disclosure requirements for the state. It mandates that prosecutors must provide the defense with a broader range of information earlier in the legal process, including initial and supplemental police reports, summaries of interviews, video and audio recordings of statements, photographs, DNA reports, and 9-1-1 calls, generally at least 30 days before a preliminary hearing, though courts can set different deadlines if hearings are scheduled quickly. The bill also requires the state to disclose any evidence favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form, and establishes an ongoing duty to disclose such information as it becomes available. Furthermore, it increases the time limit for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants to 30 days before trial and clarifies the definition of an "informant" to include those who testify with the promise or expectation of a benefit. The bill also updates discovery rules for defendants, requiring them to disclose their witnesses and any relevant statements, and sets a 30-day deadline for completing discovery issues before trial, with exceptions for certain witnesses. Finally, it specifies that preliminary hearings must be set within nine months of a defendant's initial appearance, with a hearing to explain any delays beyond that timeframe.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3742&Session=2600