This bill amends Section 340 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which outlines the procedures for advising grand juries and the handling of grand jury transcripts. Key provisions include establishing limitations on the use of grand jury transcripts, requiring notice and closed hearings for their release, and imposing restrictions on attorneys who obtain these transcripts. Specifically, the bill prohibits attorneys from disclosing the contents of grand jury transcripts to anyone other than their own clients and restricts their use in civil litigation related to the grand jury testimony. It also allows for the disclosure of transcribed testimony to witnesses under certain conditions, while ensuring that these witnesses are subject to the same restrictions on disclosure.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that prosecutions can occur concurrently with civil litigation related to grand jury transcripts, provided that the contents of the transcripts are not disclosed to those involved in the civil case. Violations of the new provisions are classified as misdemeanors and may also be punishable as contempt. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.