Bill > HB2924

This bill amends Oklahoma statutes related to victim protective orders by expanding the responsibilities of peace officers and court clerks in processing and serving emergency protective 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 serve the order, they must file the petition the next business day, and the court clerk is now mandated to receive the petition and document the hearing details, even if service has not been obtained. The bill also increases the time limitation for emergency temporary orders, previously set to expire at the close of the next business day, to now remain in effect until the assigned hearing date. Additionally, the legislation directs peace officers to notify both the victim and the subject of the order about the hearing date, time, and location, and to provide copies of the completed order to both parties. These changes aim to improve the process of obtaining and serving protective orders, ensuring better protection for victims and more clarity in the legal proceedings.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2924&Session=2600