Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; requiring certain safety plan in certain circumstances. Effective date.

This bill amends Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to strengthen how protective orders are served and handled in court. It requires courts to schedule full hearings within 14 days of filing a petition, or within 72 hours if a minor child is removed from the victim's home, and allows petitions to be renewed every 14 days if the defendant has not been served. The law also mandates that safety plans included in protective orders remain confidential and prohibits courts from ordering mediation or joint counseling sessions that could compromise victim safety. Additionally, the bill authorizes courts to require defendants to pay for court-approved counseling or treatment programs aimed at stopping domestic abuse.