Criminal procedure; appeals taken by the state or municipality; clarification; effective date.

Summary

The bill amends Oklahoma law to specify the exact situations in which the state or a city can appeal a criminal case to the Court of Criminal Appeals. It lists seven types of judgments or orders that qualify, with higher priority given to appeals involving evidence suppression or immunity rulings. The change aims to focus appellate resources on matters deemed most important for justice.

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