Oklahoma SB657 amends justifiable homicide laws for officers, allowing appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Oklahoma SB657 modifies the state's justifiable homicide laws for peace officers and correctional officers. It authorizes an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals for certain rulings. The bill also requires priority for these appeals and allows officers to waive the right to immediate appeal of a ruling without forfeiting the right to assert the claim at trial or upon direct appeal. The changes take effect on November 1, 2025.
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