OK SB1773

Knowingly or wantonly providing a false statement in an affidavit for emergency child custody becomes a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine, up to 3 months county jail imprisonment, or both

Persons who file false affidavits may be subject to civil lawsuits for damages resulting from their false statements

Any party in a child custody case may request a hearing to determine if a false statement was provided to the court

If a false statement is confirmed, the state must notify all parties of the false statement and the person who made it; this notice may be used as evidence to attack that person's credibility in any trial or hearing

Effective date: November 1, 2026