Oklahoma
Resources
Providing free bail assistance to those in need, The Bail Project restores the presumption of innocence, reunite families, and gather evidence for change.
How Courts Impede Fair Disclosure (NACDL)
NACDL officially released Material Indifference: How Courts Are Impeding Fair Disclosure in Criminal Cases, a major study produced jointly with the VERITAS Initiative at Santa Clara Law School.
Oklahoma Bar Association Complaint
This form is the official complaint form supplied by the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Oklahoma's Open Records Records Request Bible!
Lee|Coats Law created this AMAZING resource for all things Oklahoma Record Request related! This replaces the broken .gov address to the statute!
Organization for individuals to submit records requests (fee based). You may also view requests that have already been answered.
Oklahoma's Official Court Network - includes case search functions, resources, and information.
Free decision search for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Resource project working towards making government information available to the public at no cost. Illuminates the government's transparency issues and works to reduce them on a variety of levels.
Useful legal links utilized by Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys.
Oklahoma's Department of Corrections Inmate Search and Victim Notification System
Ignite Justice’s mission is to foster community awareness and engagement to overcome the issues facing the justice system, incarcerated people, families, and the community, through education, support, and advocacy.
Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) corporation that produces in-depth and investigative journalism as a public service for the benefit of all Oklahomans.
A Blog - Promoting open and transparent government in Oklahoma.
Basic guide to Oklahoma's Legislative process.
National Resources
Nationwide Brady List - Data from all over the United States, search by state, department, or officer!
Federal use of force statistics
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 - H.R.1280
MAY 25, 2022 - Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety
Department of Justice - Civil Rights Complaint Division
National Police Accountability Program - a project by the National Lawyers Guild
In depth information related to the 4th Amendment, violations, and police search and seizures.
Important Federal Statutes
Equal rights under the law 42 U.S. Code § 1981
Civil action for deprivation of rights 42 U.S. Code § 1983
Conspiracy to interfere with civil rights 42 U.S. Code § 1985
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