OK SB815

Court must immediately seal all records in forcible entry and detainer actions when the case is dismissed before judgment or judgment is entered in favor of the defendant.

Court must seal all records two (2) years after judgment in forcible entry and detainer actions when judgment is entered in favor of the plaintiff.

Sealed records must be removed from and not appear in any public database.

Sealed records are accessible only to the defendant, their attorney, the court, and court clerk or records maintenance departments; sealed cases cannot be sold or transferred to third parties.

Sealing requirements apply to all court records in forcible entry and detainer cases including complaints, pleadings, proof of service, findings, orders, papers, proceedings, exhibits, and testimony transcripts.

Effective date is November 1, 2025.