Oklahoma § 12-1438 - Costs and fees - Sanctions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1438 — Costs and fees - Sanctions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1438. Costs and fees - Sanctions
A. If the court orders dismissal of a legal action under the
Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act, the court shall award to the
moving party:
1. Court costs, reasonable attorney fees and other expenses
incurred in defending against the legal action as justice and equity
may require; and
2. Sanctions against the party who brought the legal action as
the court determines sufficient to deter the party who brought the
legal action from bringing similar actions described in the Oklahoma
Citizens Participation Act.
B. If the court finds that a motion to dismiss filed under the
Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act is frivolous or solely intended
to delay, the court may award court costs and reasonable attorney
fees to the responding party.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 107, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1438
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1438 cover?
Section 12-1438 ("Costs and fees - Sanctions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 12-1438?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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