Facing a criminal charge in Oklahoma

Bond and pretrial release in Oklahoma

Article II Section 8 of the Oklahoma Constitution provides that all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties except for capital offenses and certain violent felonies when proof of guilt is evident or presumption great. 22 O.S. Sec. 1101 through 1115 govern bail. 22 O.S. Sec. 1105.2 authorizes release on personal recognizance, professional surety bond, cash bond, or property bond. 22 O.S. Sec. 1101 authorizes a magistrate to set initial bail at the time of arrest, and many Oklahoma counties publish standardized bond schedules for misdemeanors. 22 O.S. Sec. 1105.3 provides for review and reduction of bail on motion. Felony bond on serious charges is set at first appearance after probable cause review.

Bond amounts, conditions, and timelines vary by county and judge. Confirm with counsel or the court.

Criminal defense attorneys serving Oklahoma

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Record clearing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma expungement is governed by 22 O.S. sections 18 and 19. House Bill 2273 (effective November 2022) added an automatic expungement pathway for certain non-conviction and misdemeanor records, while petition-based expungement under section 18 remains available for matters the automatic process does not cover. The statute provides expungement under section 18 after waiting periods that depend on outcome and offense class, including immediate eligibility for many dismissed cases and acquittals and five- to ten-year waits for eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and offenses requiring registration are excluded. The petition is filed in the district court of the county of conviction.

Eligibility, waiting periods, and the petition vs. automatic pathway depend on the conviction class and the date of the offense. Confirm with counsel or the court record.

Public defender intake in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Indigent Defense System serves STATEWIDE County. Public defenders are appointed by the court based on financial eligibility. We do not refer you to a specific public defender and we do not represent you.

Public defenders are appointed by the court based on financial eligibility. LawSensai does not refer you to a public defender and does not represent you. This packet is a courtesy summary you can share with your public defender or their intake staff. You remain responsible for applying to the court for appointed counsel.