Sealing of court records; requiring sealing of records of forcible entry and detainer proceedings under certain circumstances. Effective date.

This bill requires Oklahoma courts to seal all records in eviction cases (forcible entry and detainer proceedings) under specific conditions. If a case is dismissed before judgment or decided in favor of the tenant (defendant), records must be sealed immediately. For cases decided in favor of the landlord (plaintiff), records must be sealed two years after the judgment. Sealed records are removed from public databases and cannot be sold or shared with third parties, with access limited only to the affected person, their attorney, the court, or court clerks. The law applies to all case-related documents, including complaints and court orders.