HB1973

Oklahoma HB1973 amends the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code to clarify and expand evidentiary disclosure requirements for prosecutors.

Oklahoma HB1973 amends the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code to clarify and expand evidentiary disclosure requirements for prosecutors. The bill mandates that prosecutors disclose specific evidence and information to the defense upon request, including witness lists, recordings, statements, and prior convictions. It also requires prosecutors to maintain records of jailhouse informant deals and publish an annual report on such cases. The bill emphasizes a presumption of openness in discovery and allows for redactions of Social Security numbers and tax numbers.