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Oklahoma Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 22 §60.1, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, counseling; court costs and attorney fees |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: until close of business on next day after order is issued. General: 3 yrs. max until modified or extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Misdemeanor: jail maximum 1 year and/or fine maximum $1,000. If 2nd or subsequent: misdemeanor: jail minimum 10 days, maximum 1 year and/or fine minimum $1,000 and maximum $5,000. If causes physical injury or impairment: misdemeanor: jail minimum 20 days, maximum 1 year and/or fine maximum $5,000. If minor child convicted: counseling and community service hours |
| Who May Apply for Order | Victim or any adult or emancipated minor household member on behalf of any other family or household member who is a minor or incompetent, or any minor who is 16 or 17 |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes, filing fee; court will assess fees against defendant at hearing. If petition for order was frivolous then fees may be assessed to plaintiff. |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Within 24 hours of return of service, court will send copies to all appropriate law enforcement agencies designated by petitioner |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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