Okla. & Canadian Cntys. Local R. 24

A. All motions, demurrers, applications and other preliminary matters in felony criminal cases

are to be set for hearing on the docket of the assigned District or Associate District Judge

at such time as he or she shall direct.*

B. Rulings on motions, demurrers, and other pleadings in criminal cases shall be preserved by

journal entry signed by the judge entering the order.

C. All bond motions, whether requesting a reduction or increase in bond, shall be heard by

the assigned District or Associate District Judge in felony cases. * The parties may make

an oral motion to reduce or increase bond before the Special Judge assigned to the case for

good cause or at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing if the defendant is bound over for

trial on the evidence presented.

D. Applications to revoke suspended sentences or accelerate deferred sentences in felony

cases shall be heard by the assigned District or Associate District Judge.*

E. Motions to withdraw as counsel in felony cases after the case has been bound over for trial

may be granted only by the assigned District or Associate District Judge and only for good

cause shown. If counsel seeks to withdraw prior to bind over, his or her motion must be

presented to the assigned Special Judge prior to preliminary hearing. All motions to

disqualify counsel shall be heard by the District or Associate District Judge.*