Unlawful occupation of property; assistance from sheriff; complaints; exemption of liability; property damage. Emergency.

This bill allows property owners or their authorized agents in Oklahoma to request sheriff assistance for the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants from real estate. To qualify for this service, the occupant must not be a current or former tenant, immediate family member, or have any pending legal dispute with the owner, and they must fail to produce valid proof of residency or ownership. The owner must submit a sworn complaint form to the local sheriff, who can then arrest the individual and charge fees for the service, while the law explicitly protects both the owner and the sheriff from liability for damages. Additionally, the legislation imposes criminal penalties on those who cause intentional property damage after removal or who knowingly submit false documents to claim property rights.