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OK SB813

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peace officers must attempt to serve emergency protective order subjects and complete a return of service when filing petitions with district court; if service cannot be obtained, the petition must still be filed the next business day

  • Court clerks are required to receive and file petitions delivered by peace officers regardless of whether service was obtained, and must issue unserved petitions to the county sheriff's office for priority service

  • Emergency temporary protective orders now remain in effect until the court hearing date set by the judge, rather than expiring at close of business the next day the court opens

  • Peace officers must notify victims of the hearing date, time, and courtroom location, and provide both the victim and order subject with copies of the completed order

  • Repeals the Stalking Warning Letter provision (21 O.S. Section 1173.1); effective date July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Victim protective orders; modifying requirements for filing of certain petitions; requiring certain notice. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

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