Oklahoma Indigent Defense System; modifying eligibility procedures for indigent representation; removing requirement for payment of certain application fee. Effective date.

SB 1084 removes a $40 nonrefundable application fee for people seeking court-appointed lawyers in Oklahoma. It creates a rebuttable presumption of eligibility for indigent defendants who post bail (other than personal recognizance), meaning courts must assume they qualify unless proven otherwise - such as if their income exceeds the state poverty threshold. The bill also clarifies that being released on bond does not disqualify someone from receiving representation. This directly affects low-income defendants who cannot afford private attorneys and need court-appointed counsel.