The bill amends Oklahoma statutes concerning the management of audio and video records in court proceedings. It mandates the Supreme Court to create guidelines for the acquisition and operation of court technology, requiring all public court proceedings to be recorded and livestreamed. The legislation outlines the responsibilities of court reporters for transcript accuracy and establishes penalties for violations. It also includes whistleblower protections for court employees reporting misconduct related to court recordings and repeals a previous pilot program on court recording.

Additionally, the bill specifies that funding for the necessary equipment will come from legislative appropriations rather than local court funds, with a timeline for implementation across various court types set for 2026, 2027, and 2028. It requires that any recorded media presented as evidence must be accompanied by a certified transcript and mandates proper marking and securing of recordings. The bill also repeals Section 1512 of Title 20, which is no longer necessary, and is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20-1512