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 hold pretrial release hearings within 48 hours of arrest (reducing the previous timeframe) and creates a statewide pretrial services program in each judicial district. It mandates courts to inform defendants of their rights, next court dates, and safety risks before release decisions, while requiring them to consider specific factors like crime severity and defendant history. The bill also requires courts to provide phone/text reminders for court appearances and allows electronic monitoring for certain release conditions. This directly affects defendants awaiting trial, courts, and pretrial services providers across Oklahoma.