Prosecuting attorneys; creating the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission; stating purpose of the Commission; codification; effective date.

HB 1316 creates the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission to oversee and discipline district attorneys in Oklahoma. The commission, composed of eight members (five on an investigative panel and three on a hearing panel), has authority to investigate misconduct, issue disciplinary orders, and enforce standards for district attorneys. It requires specific qualifications for members, including ten years as an active Oklahoma Bar member for attorney appointees, and prohibits ex parte communications during disciplinary proceedings. This bill directly affects elected and appointed district attorneys by establishing a formal process for addressing misconduct or incapacity.