Protective orders and fees; clarifying those authorized to seek relief under the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; effective date.

HB 2058 clarifies who can seek protective orders under Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act. It expands eligibility to include victims of specific crimes (like rape, forcible sodomy, or murder) regardless of their relationship to the alleged abuser, and removes the prior requirement for victims to file a police complaint before seeking a protective order. The bill also prohibits charging victims filing for protective orders any fees (filing, service, or attorney costs), and allows courts to waive costs for those unable to pay. Additionally, it permits courts to include animal custody provisions in protective orders and prohibits requiring victims to pursue other legal actions (like divorce) first.