Petition for Bond Reduction for Colby Glenn — Oklahoma

To the Honorable Judge and the Oklahoma Judicial System:

We, the undersigned citizens and supporters of justice, submit this petition in support of a bond reduction for Mr. Colby Glenn.

Mr. Glenn has been detained for over a year, demonstrating consistent good conduct and no threat to public safety.

Legal Basis for Fair Bond

Under Oklahoma Statute Title 22, §1101, bail should be set in an amount that is “sufficient to ensure the defendant’s appearance and the safety of the public, but not excessive or oppressive.”
Furthermore, both the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article II, Section 9 of the Oklahoma Constitution explicitly prohibit excessive bail.

The purpose of a bond is not to punish, but to ensure appearance in court.
A $5,000,000 bond for Mr. Glenn is excessive and inconsistent with Oklahoma’s own statutory and constitutional standards.

Statistical and Systemic Concerns

Oklahoma’s justice system, like others across the nation, faces well-documented issues regarding wrongful convictions and inequities in pretrial detention.
Consider the following facts:

5% of Oklahoma inmates are actually innocent.
With a prison population of approximately 23,008, that equates to about 1,150 people — 11.5 out of every 100 — who are innocent but incarcerated.

8% of individuals who accept plea bargains are actually innocent.
That represents roughly 1,841 people — 18.5 out of every 100 — pleading guilty to crimes they did not commit.

Additionally, individuals not released pretrial are statistically:

13% more likely to receive a harsher sentence,

13% more likely to be convicted, and

2.5% more likely to accept a plea bargain.

These facts show how pretrial detention can directly impact justice and fairness in case outcomes.

Why Bond Reduction Is Warranted

Mr. Glenn’s continued incarceration under a $5,000,000 bond is unjustifiable when balanced against his conduct and statutory standards.

Being detained for such an extended period severely limits his ability to assist in his own defense, meet with his attorney, and prepare his case, rights which are fundamental to due process.

We are not requesting leniency beyond the law — only equal treatment, fairness, and a reasonable opportunity for Mr. Glenn to defend himself.

Therefore, We, the Undersigned, Petition the Court To:

1. Review and reconsider the current bond amount of $5,000,000 for Mr. Colby Glenn,

2. Grant a fair and reasonable reduction consistent with Oklahoma law, and

3. Ensure that Mr. Glenn has the opportunity to prepare his defense adequately, outside of pretrial detention.