Oklahoma SB1618 amends criminal procedure by establishing the Public Protection Act, setting conditions for release, and requiring public safety.

Oklahoma SB1618 amends the criminal procedure by creating the Public Protection Act. It mandates that a validated pretrial risk assessment tool be used to determine release conditions before an arrested person's initial court appearance. This tool considers the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, substance abuse history, risk of flight, and danger to others. The assessment results must be provided to the defendant's counsel.

Oklahoma SB1618 amends criminal procedure by establishing the Public Protection Act, setting conditions for release, and requiring public safety.

Oklahoma SB1618 amends the criminal procedure by creating the Public Protection Act. It mandates that a validated pretrial risk assessment tool be used to determine release conditions before an arrested person's initial court appearance. This tool considers the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, substance abuse history, risk of flight, and danger to others. The assessment results must be provided to the defendant's counsel.