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This bill modifies the procedures for obtaining and serving victim protective orders in Oklahoma, with a focus on improving the process for emergency ex parte orders. The bill requires peace officers to make every attempt to serve the subject of a protective order and complete a return of service when filing the petition with the district court. If the officer cannot obtain service, they must file the petition with the district court on the next business day, and the court clerk is required to document the hearing details and issue the petition to the county sheriff for priority service. The bill also clarifies the notification requirements for victims and subjects of protective orders, specifying that the peace officer must provide copies of the order to both parties and return the original order to the district court. Additionally, the bill changes the duration of emergency temporary orders, ensuring they remain in effect until the assigned hearing date, and requires judges to provide specific hearing details to the peace officer. The bill repeals a previous section related to stalking warning letters and is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb813&Session=2600