Opinion ID: 4349053
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Use in Criminal Cases and Proceedings

Text: (1) Subject to the provisions set forth in paragraphs A and C, and to the limitations in subsections (2) and (3) of this paragraph, a court may, on its own motion or at the request of any party, in any criminal case permit the use of videoconferencing technology in any pre-trial, trial or fact-finding, or post-trial proceeding. (2) Except as may otherwise be provided by law, a defendant in a criminal case retains the right to be physically present in the courtroom at all critical stages of the proceeding. This Rule is not intended to limit existing rights or create new rights for a defendant. (3) A proponent of a witness via videoconferencing technology at any hearing shall file and serve on the opposing party a notice of intent to present testimony by videoconference technology at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled start of such proceeding. Any party may file an objection within ten (10) days of service of the notice of intent. The court may in its discretion shorten the time to file a notice of intent or objection. If an objection is filed, the court shall resolve the objection in the exercise of its discretion considering the criteria set forth in paragraphs A and C with a detailed finding on the record. The judge shall determine and assess all costs associated with the proceeding. Citationizer © Summary of Documents Citing This Document Cite Name Level None Found. Citationizer: Table of Authority Cite Name Level None Found. oscn EMAIL: webmaster@oscn.net Oklahoma Judicial Center 2100 N Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 courts Supreme Court of Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Court of Civil Appeals District Courts decisions New Decisions Supreme Court of Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Court of Civil Appeals programs The Sovereignty Symposium Alternative Dispute Resolution Early Settlement Mediation Children's Court Improvement Program (CIP) Judicial Nominating Commission Certified Courtroom Interpreters Certified Shorthand Reporters Accessibility ADA Contact Us Careers Accessibility ADA