Criminal Discovery in Oklahoma: A Call for Legislative Action

Authors

Rodney J. Uphoff, University of Missouri School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 1993

Abstract

This article first explores the Allen decision and the extent to which Allen changed the law of criminal discovery in Oklahoma. Next, the article examines some of the theoretical and practical problems with the Allen procedures as well as the efforts of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to address some of the troublesome questions generated by Allen. Finally, the article discusses the need to replace the Allen provisions with a legislative framework that facilitates pretrial access to information and minimizes “trial ambush,” but without compromising the fair and efficient operation of the adversary system.

Recommended Citation

Rodney J. Uphoff, Criminal Discovery in Oklahoma: A Call for Legislative Action, 46 Okla. L. Rev. 381 (1993)