The FrontierOklahoma law requires judges to waive court debt for poor defendants. Some refuse.A 2023 state law was intended to help low-income people escape fines and fees they can’t afford. But an Oklahoma County judge argues the law is unconstitutional. A state Supreme Court ruling could affect defendants across Oklahoma.
The FrontierOklahoma law requires judges to waive court debt for poor defendants. Some refuse.A 2023 state law was intended to help low-income people escape fines and fees they can’t afford. But an Oklahoma County judge argues the law is unconstitutional. A state Supreme Court ruling could affect defendants across Oklahoma.