Criminal procedure; granting arrested persons the right to make telephone calls within certain period of time; codification; effective date.
HB 1070 requires Oklahoma city and county jails to allow arrested individuals to make three telephone calls within 48 hours of booking, if physically possible. The calls must be to an attorney (free within local area or paid outside), a bail bondsman, or a chosen relative/family member. Jails must post attorney contact information and provide the calls immediately upon request. This directly affects people arrested and held in local jails, ensuring timely access to legal assistance and support. The bill aims to improve due process by standardizing communication access during initial detention.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
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