Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Oklahoma 2018 General Election in Oklahoma.
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Get StartedA yes vote amends the Oklahoma Constitution to include specific protections for victims of crimes
A no vote maintains the current protections, most recently updated in 1996, for victims of crimes in Oklahoma.
According to Beth Schwartzapfel of The Marshall Law Project, Marsy’s Law undermines the presumption of innocence during a criminal investigation. Defense attorneys could be prevented from getting basic information related to the crime. Arraignments could also take longer, as prosecutors would have to locate the victim for the hearing. , in opposition to State Question 794 (Learn more)
According to Annaly Sullivan of the Oklahoma Policy Institute, because there are so many low-level crimes committed every day, it would be very expensive and inefficient to fully implement. This would make criminal investigations more difficult to conduct and place a larger burden on an already under-resourced system. , in opposition to State Question 794 (Learn more)
Marsy’s Law ensures that victims of crimes and their families are given protection from unwanted interactions with defendants. , in support of State Question 794 (Learn more)
This ballot measure would establish an additional range of constitutional protections for victims of crimes in Oklahoma.
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