The bill amends Section 1101 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding bail provisions in criminal cases. It establishes that bail may be denied for certain offenses, including capital offenses, violent offenses, and offenses punishable by life imprisonment. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision that allows for the denial of bail for individuals charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances if they have previously been convicted of two felonies for similar offenses. Additionally, it specifies that defendants who are escaped prisoners from the Department of Corrections must be processed back into custody before bail can be set on new charges.

The bill also outlines conditions under which a rebuttable presumption against bail exists, particularly in cases involving violent offenses or prior patterns of abuse. It mandates that courts assess these factors and provide written findings regarding bail amounts in cases related to domestic abuse. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1101
Floor (House): 22-1101
Floor (Senate): 22-1101
Engrossed: 22-1101
Enrolled (final version): 22-1101