Oklahoma § 12-3315 - Coercive or violent relationship

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-3315 — Coercive or violent relationship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-3315. Coercive or violent relationship

COERCIVE OR VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP.

A. Before a prospective party signs a collaborative law

participation agreement, a prospective collaborative lawyer shall

make reasonable inquiry whether the prospective party has a history

of a coercive or violent relationship with another prospective

party.

B. Throughout a collaborative law process, a collaborative

lawyer reasonably and continuously shall assess whether the party

the collaborative lawyer represents has a history of a coercive or

violent relationship with another party.

C. If a collaborative lawyer reasonably believes that the party

the lawyer represents or the prospective party who consults the

lawyer has a history of a coercive or violent relationship with

another party or prospective party, the lawyer may not begin or

continue a collaborative law process unless:

1. The party or the prospective party requests beginning or

continuing a process; and

2. The collaborative lawyer reasonably believes that the safety

of the party or prospective party can be protected adequately during

a process.

Added by Laws 2025, c. 226, § 15, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-3315

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-3315 cover?

Section 12-3315 ("Coercive or violent relationship") 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 § 12-3315?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-3315 apply to my situation?

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