Oklahoma § 20-1008 - Destruction of depositions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1008 — Destruction of depositions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1008. Destruction of depositions
In each county of this state, the court clerk is hereby
authorized to destroy, from time to time, depositions taken in all
civil cases and domestic cases in which no minor child is involved,
except adoptions, after a ten-year period, and depositions taken in
domestic relations cases in which a minor child is involved may be
destroyed after a twenty-year period has elapsed since any pleading
has been filed or any action taken in the case.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 175, § 1, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972. Amended
by Laws 1995, c. 197, § 5, emerg. eff. May 19, 1995; Laws 2021, c.
294, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1008
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1008 cover?
Section 20-1008 ("Destruction of depositions") 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 § 20-1008?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 20-1008 apply to my situation?
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