Oklahoma § 12-2509 - Secrets of state and other official information Governmental privileges
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2509 — Secrets of state and other official information Governmental privileges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2509. Secrets of state and other official information Governmental privileges
A. If the law of the United States creates a governmental
privilege that the courts of this state must recognize under the
Constitution of the United States, the privilege may be claimed as
provided by the law of the United States.
B. No other governmental privilege is recognized except as
created by the Constitution or statutes of this state.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
C. If a claim of governmental privilege is sustained and it
appears that a party is thereby deprived of material evidence, the
court shall make any further orders the interests of justice
require, including striking the testimony of a witness, declaring a
mistrial, finding upon an issue as to which the evidence is relevant
or dismissing the action.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 509, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-2509
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2509 cover?
Section 12-2509 ("Secrets of state and other official information Governmental privileges") 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.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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