Oklahoma § 20-1006 - Destruction of certain records and reporter's notes Limitations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1006 — Destruction of certain records and reporter's notes Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1006. Destruction of certain records and reporter's notes Limitations
A. Unless there is an objection by the chief judge of the
district court, the court clerk is authorized to destroy all
exhibits in all domestic relations cases in which there has been no
activity for more than twenty (20) years, and exhibits in all other
civil cases in which there has been no activity for more than ten
(10) years.
B. The chief judge may direct a court reporter to destroy a
court reporter's notes after the expiration of ten (10) years from
the date of a proceeding, or, if a proceeding has not resulted in an
appeal upon which a request has been made to transcribe the
proceeding, all notes of a court reporter may be destroyed
immediately upon completion of transcription of a proceeding.
C. No pleadings or judgments shall be destroyed under the
provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 47, § 1, emerg. eff. March 30, 1971. Amended
by Laws 1995, c. 197, § 3, emerg. eff. May 19, 1995; Laws 1997, c.
239, § 6, eff. July 1, 1997.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1006
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1006 cover?
Section 20-1006 ("Destruction of certain records and reporter's notes Limitations") 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 § 20-1006?
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How does Oklahoma § 20-1006 apply to my situation?
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