OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB2722

Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2722

Introduced
2/1/21  

Caption

Criminal procedure; modifying exceptions for eligibility for bail; effective date.

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact how bail is handled within the Oklahoma judicial system. It introduces new provisions that prioritize personal recognizance for defendants not charged with violent or serious offenses, aiming to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention. The bill also seeks to enhance community safety while providing a fairer process for defendants, thus addressing long-standing concerns regarding the disproportionate impacts of bail on marginalized populations. By mandating prompt bond hearings and the use of pretrial assessments, it is anticipated that the bill will streamline processes and ensure timely justice.

Summary

House Bill 2722 aims to update and reform the criminal procedure laws in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on bail and pretrial release protocols. The legislation modifies existing provisions regarding the eligibility for bail, requirements for denial of release, and conditions under which defendants may be released from custody prior to trial. Changes include the establishment of clear guidelines for determining bail amounts and conditions, which are intended to ensure that the least restrictive measures are applied based on individual assessments of defendants' risks and circumstances.

Contention

However, the proposed reforms come with notable points of contention. Critics argue that the changes could lead to the release of individuals deemed dangerous, arguing that the requirements for establishing risk level are insufficiently stringent. There are concerns that enabling bail on personal recognizance for certain offenses may undermine public safety, particularly regarding repeat offenders or those charged with serious crimes. The discussions around the bill are expected to reflect differing opinions on the balance between protecting individual rights and ensuring community safety.

Latest HB2722 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB967

Criminal procedure; requiring certain pretrial release hearing; modifying certain bail procedures. Effective date.

OK HB3782

Criminal procedure; providing for the denial of release on bond under certain circumstances; effective date.

OK HB2525

Criminal procedure; modifying eligibility procedures for indigent representation by the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System; effective date.

OK HB4194

Criminal procedure; directing courts to assess patterns of abuse and present written findings for persons arrested for certain crimes; effective date.

OK SB127

Firearms; modifying procedures for asserting claim of self defense in criminal prosecution. Effective date.

OK SB127

Firearms; modifying procedures for asserting claim of self defense in criminal prosecution. Effective date.

OK SB1109

Firearms; modifying procedures for asserting claim of self-defense in criminal prosecution. Effective date.

OK SB1109

Firearms; modifying procedures for asserting claim of self-defense in criminal prosecution. Effective date.

OK HB1621

Criminal procedure; insanity of accused; modifying membership of the Forensic Review Board; effective date.

OK HB1621

Criminal procedure; insanity of accused; modifying membership of the Forensic Review Board; effective date.

Similar Bills

OK HB2295

Criminal procedures; making persons arrested for certain crimes ineligible for personal recognizance bonds; effective date.

OK SB1783

Criminal procedure; authorizing use of certain treatment programs for pretrial release; authorizing order for electronic monitoring; requiring court to make certain determination for restoration of competence. Effective date.

OK HB2465

Criminal procedure; requiring bond hearing within certain time following arrest; effective date.

OK HB2465

Criminal procedure; requiring bond hearing within certain time following arrest; effective date.

OK SB1702

Death penalty procedure; requiring confidentiality of identity of certain persons or entities; providing exception to discovery of certain materials; providing for retroactive application of certain provisions. Emergency.

OK HB1706

Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date.

OK SB1545

Bail; providing primary consideration for court making certain determination; establishing requirements for public safety reporting system. Effective date. Emergency.

KS SB188

Requiring a secured release for release prior to trial when a person is charged with certain offenses and creating a mechanism for unsecured judicial release.