HB 2733 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Criminal procedure; providing time limitation for bail hearings; effective date.

HB 2733 requires that defendants arrested in Oklahoma be brought before a magistrate or court for a bail hearing within 72 hours of arrest, replacing the previous standard of "without unnecessary delay." This applies to all arrests, directly affecting arrested individuals, law enforcement officers, and courts by establishing a concrete deadline for initial appearances. Key provisions include mandating release orders within 72 hours for those in custody and requiring courts to consider specific factors - such as domestic violence history, mental health, weapon access, or substance abuse - when setting bond conditions in certain cases. The bill does not change bond eligibility rules but adds time limits and detailed considerations for domestic violence, stalking, and drug-related offenses.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
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Referred to Rules
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
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Feb 3, 2025
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Gerrid Kendrix
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