Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1706: Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Referred to Criminal Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 1706 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date. Primary sponsor: Rande Worthen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Referred to Criminal Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rande Worthen (Republican).