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.

HB 1706, the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025, requires Oklahoma courts to schedule a defendant's first court appearance (pretrial release hearing) within 48 hours of arrest - reducing the previous 72-hour limit. It creates a statewide pretrial services program in every judicial district to assess defendants and recommend release conditions, while mandating courts to consider specific factors like crime severity and criminal history before ordering detention. The bill also requires courts to provide written notice of court dates, allow defendants to set up two phone numbers for automated reminders, and base detention decisions on clear evidence. These changes directly affect all arrested individuals awaiting trial and courts handling pretrial matters across Oklahoma.