Okla. Stat. tit. 22, Form 13.12 – Report of Trial Judge in Capital Felony

Form 13.12 Report of Trial Judge in Capital Felony-(Revised Effective 1 September 1998)[To be completed by Trial Judge, or completed form reviewed, on the record at time of formal sentencing and filed of record in the case pursuant to 21 O.S.1991 701.13(A)]

A. Data Concerning the Defendant A separate report must be submitted for each defendant sentenced to death.
1. 1. Name _____________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle
2. 2. Date of Birth _______________________________ Mo. Day Yr.
3. 3. Social Security Number ______________________________________
  4. Sex: [ ] M
  [ ] F
B. Representation of Defendant*
1. 1. Date counsel secured: ________________________________________
2. 2. How was counsel secured?
  [ ] Retained by defendant
  [ ] Appointed by court
3. 3. If counsel was appointed by court was it because:
  [ ] Defendant unable to afford counsel?
  [ ] Defendant refused to secure counsel?
  [ ] Other (explain) ______________________________________________________
4. 4. How many years has counsel practiced law?
  [ ] 0 to 5
  [ ] 5 to 10
  [ ] over 10
5. 5. What is the nature of counsel's practice?
  [ ] Mostly civil
  [ ] General
  [ ] Mostly criminal
6. 6. Did the same counsel serve throughout the trial?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No
7. 7. If not, explain in detail ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
8. 8. Trial Court comments regarding defense counsel's representation: __________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
  * If more than one counsel served, answer the above questions as to each counsel and attach to this report. C. General Considerations
9. 1. Was race raised by the defense as an issue in the trial?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: ___________________________________
10. 2. Did race otherwise appear as an issue in the trial?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: ___________________________________
11. 3. What percentage of the population of your county is the same race as the defendant?
  [ ] Under 10%
  [ ] 10 to 25%
  [ ] 25 to 50%
  [ ] 50 to 75%
  [ ] 75 to 90%
  [ ] Over 90%
12. 4. Were members of defendant's race represented on the jury?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No
13. 5. Was there extensive publicity in the community concerning this case?
  [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: ___________________________________ D. Trial Judge's Comments on Appropriateness of Sentence
14. 1. Is there anything in the pretrial proceedings, the trial, or the sentencing which would cause you to question the appropriateness of the death sentence being imposed on this case? _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
15. 2. If you question the appropriateness of the death sentence in this case, what would be your recommendation as to sentence?_______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
  This report was submitted to the defendant's counsel for such comments as he desired to make concerning the factual accuracy of the report, and
  [ ] His comments are attached.
  [ ] He stated he had no comments
  [ ] He has not responded
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  Date JUDGE, District Court, _____________________County

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ________________ COUNTY
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA,

Plaintiff,

vs.

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Defendant.

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Case No. ______________

CAPITAL FELONY
REPORT OF THE TRIAL JUDGE

Amended in accordance with 1998 OK CR 48, eff. September 3, 1998.