This bill amends Section 1053 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the circumstances under which the state or a municipality can appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals. The amendments specifically authorize appeals following certain pretrial orders, decisions, or judgments that suppress or exclude evidence, particularly in cases involving violations of specific statutory provisions. The bill adds a new provision allowing appeals from rulings in limine that suppress or exclude evidence related to violations of Section 13.1 of Title 21 and Section 571 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that priority should be given to appeals based on the newly included provisions regarding pretrial orders, and it mandates that an order staying proceedings be entered while the appeal is pending. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1053