Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-27-117
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Arrests - Release by signing citation - Bail - Amount
Official statutory text
and conditions - Temporary cash bond.
A. If a resident of a municipality served by a municipal court
is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of any
traffic ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not
apply, or is arrested for the violation of a nontraffic ordinance,
the officer shall immediately release said person if the person
acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it. Provided,
however, the arresting officer need not release said person if it
reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause injury
to himself or others or damage to property if released, that the
person will not appear in response to the citation, or the person is
arrested for an offense against a person or property. If said
person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall
be issued for his arrest and his appearance shall be compelled.
If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to
sign a citation as provided for in this subsection, he shall be
admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be
released on personal recognizance. A municipality may prescribe a
fine for up to the maximum amount authorized by courts not of record
for failure of a person to have a valid driver's license when
charged with a traffic violation.
B. If a nonresident of a municipality served by a municipal
court is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of
any ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 11. Cities and Towns Page 246
apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either
before or after arraignment.
C. The amount and conditions of bail granted pursuant to the
provisions of subsections A and B of this section shall be
determined by the judge who shall prescribe rules for the receipt of
bail and for the release on personal recognizance. The amount of
bail for each offense shall not exceed the maximum fine plus court
costs, unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to
appear according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case
the amount of bail shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00). In the event of arrests at night, emergencies, or when
the judge is not available, a court official, the chief of police or
his designated representative may be authorized by the judge,
subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the judge, to
accept a temporary cash bond in a sufficient amount to secure the
appearance of the accused. The cash bond shall not exceed the
maximum fine provided for by ordinance for each offense charged,
unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to appear
according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case the
amount of the cash bond shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00). The court official, chief of police or his designated
representative is authorized, subject to such conditions as shall be
prescribed by the judge, to release a resident of the municipality
on personal recognizance.
A. If a resident of a municipality served by a municipal court
is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of any
traffic ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not
apply, or is arrested for the violation of a nontraffic ordinance,
the officer shall immediately release said person if the person
acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it. Provided,
however, the arresting officer need not release said person if it
reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause injury
to himself or others or damage to property if released, that the
person will not appear in response to the citation, or the person is
arrested for an offense against a person or property. If said
person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall
be issued for his arrest and his appearance shall be compelled.
If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to
sign a citation as provided for in this subsection, he shall be
admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be
released on personal recognizance. A municipality may prescribe a
fine for up to the maximum amount authorized by courts not of record
for failure of a person to have a valid driver's license when
charged with a traffic violation.
B. If a nonresident of a municipality served by a municipal
court is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of
any ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 11. Cities and Towns Page 246
apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either
before or after arraignment.
C. The amount and conditions of bail granted pursuant to the
provisions of subsections A and B of this section shall be
determined by the judge who shall prescribe rules for the receipt of
bail and for the release on personal recognizance. The amount of
bail for each offense shall not exceed the maximum fine plus court
costs, unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to
appear according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case
the amount of bail shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00). In the event of arrests at night, emergencies, or when
the judge is not available, a court official, the chief of police or
his designated representative may be authorized by the judge,
subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the judge, to
accept a temporary cash bond in a sufficient amount to secure the
appearance of the accused. The cash bond shall not exceed the
maximum fine provided for by ordinance for each offense charged,
unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to appear
according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case the
amount of the cash bond shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00). The court official, chief of police or his designated
representative is authorized, subject to such conditions as shall be
prescribed by the judge, to release a resident of the municipality
on personal recognizance.
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