HB 1973
Criminal procedure; clarifying and including additional evidentiary disclosure requirements for prosecutors; effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Oklahoma’s Criminal Discovery Code to strengthen the requirements for prosecutors to disclose evidence to the defense. It expands the types of information prosecutors must share, including witness details, law enforcement records, expert reports, and communications with jailhouse informants. The bill also introduces new requirements for defendants to disclose information about their witnesses and evidence. A key provision focuses on disclosures related to jailhouse informants, requiring detailed information about deals and inducements offered to them. The bill aims to improve transparency and fairness in criminal trials.
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