On May 16, OKL LEG enacted bill re defendant travel expenses.
OKL LEG enacted bill SB 1941 on reimbursement for transportation of defendants.
Requires law enforcement to inform requesting bondsmen or insurers upon finding defendant when requester guarantees travel expenses to return defendant to custody.
Bill Highlights
Agency must provide the requester with a reasonable estimate of return expenses.
Requester can decline to pay expenses, prompting the agency to release defendant.
If the agency can't reach the requester, they must still honor the guarantee.
Legislative History
On Feb. 5, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 5, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 6, 2024, bill introduced in House; on May 15, 2024, bill passed in House.
On May 16, 2024, bill sent to governor; on May 20, 2024, bill approved by governor.
