SB1458

Grand juries; repealing requirements requiring endorsement of witness names on indictment. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1458 repeals the requirement for witness names to be endorsed on indictments by grand juries.

Oklahoma SB1458 repeals Section 384 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which mandates that grand juries must endorse the names of witnesses on indictments. This change removes the requirement for grand juries to include witness names on indictments. The act will become effective in accordance with the provisions of Section 58 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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14 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Motion expired

Mar 11

Senate

General Order, Considered

Mar 11

Senate

Measure failed: Ayes: 24 Nays: 14