Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-27-117: Arrests - Release by signing citation - Bail - Amount

and conditions - Temporary cash bond.

A. If a resident of a municipality served by a municipal court

is arrested by a law enforcement officer for the violation of any

traffic ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not

apply, or is arrested for the violation of a nontraffic ordinance,

the officer shall immediately release said person if the person

acknowledges receipt of a citation by signing it. Provided,

however, the arresting officer need not release said person if it

reasonably appears to the officer that the person may cause injury

to himself or others or damage to property if released, that the

person will not appear in response to the citation, or the person is

arrested for an offense against a person or property. If said

person fails to appear in response to the citation, a warrant shall

be issued for his arrest and his appearance shall be compelled.

If the arrested resident is not released by being permitted to

sign a citation as provided for in this subsection, he shall be

admitted to bail either before or after arraignment, or shall be

released on personal recognizance. A municipality may prescribe a

fine for up to the maximum amount authorized by courts not of record

for failure of a person to have a valid driver's license when

charged with a traffic violation.

B. If a nonresident of a municipality served by a municipal

court is arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of

any ordinance for which Section 27-117.1 of this title does not

apply, the defendant shall be eligible to be admitted to bail either

before or after arraignment.

C. The amount and conditions of bail granted pursuant to the

provisions of subsections A and B of this section shall be

determined by the judge who shall prescribe rules for the receipt of

bail and for the release on personal recognizance. The amount of

bail for each offense shall not exceed the maximum fine plus court

costs, unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to

appear according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case

the amount of bail shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00). In the event of arrests at night, emergencies, or when

the judge is not available, a court official, the chief of police or

his designated representative may be authorized by the judge,

subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed by the judge, to

accept a temporary cash bond in a sufficient amount to secure the

appearance of the accused. The cash bond shall not exceed the

maximum fine provided for by ordinance for each offense charged,

unless the defendant has a previous history of failing to appear

according to the terms or conditions of a bond, in which case the

amount of the cash bond shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00). The court official, chief of police or his designated

representative is authorized, subject to such conditions as shall be

prescribed by the judge, to release a resident of the municipality

on personal recognizance.