Juries; increasing certain violations related to juror misconduct to a felony. Effective date.

SB 965 amends Oklahoma law to increase certain serious jury misconduct violations from misdemeanors to felonies. It specifically targets jurors or appointed arbitrators who promise a verdict or improperly receive information about a pending case. Subsequent or severe violations of these rules may now be prosecuted as felonies instead of misdemeanors. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.