Victim protective orders; directing peace officers to complete return of service when filing petition; effective date.
HB 1786 requires peace officers to make every effort to serve protective order subjects and complete service documentation when filing petitions with the court. If immediate service isn't possible, officers must file the petition the next business day, and court clerks must prioritize service through county sheriffs. This affects victims seeking emergency protective orders (for domestic violence, stalking, or related offenses) and the law enforcement/court staff handling these cases. The bill streamlines the process to ensure timely court review while clarifying procedures for service attempts and filing deadlines. It amends Oklahoma statutes to standardize how protective order petitions are processed after emergency requests.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Dell Kerbs
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