STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

SENATE BILL 1222	By:	Nichols

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2001, Section 13, which relates to the right to speedy trial, counsel and witnesses; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     22 O.S. 2001, Section 13, is amended to read as follows:
Section 13.  In a criminal action the defendant is entitled:
1.  To a speedy and public trial.
2.  To be allowed counsel, as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel; and,
3.  To produce witnesses on his or her behalf, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him or her in the presence of the court.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2009.

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