Oklahoma § 21-465 - Disclosure of information related to criminal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-465 — Disclosure of information related to criminal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-465. Disclosure of information related to criminal
investigations.
A. Any law enforcement agency or public safety entity,
including, but not limited to, the Oklahoma State Bureau of
Investigation, Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous
Drugs Control, Department of Public Safety and Oklahoma Military
Department, conducting a criminal investigation shall be prohibited
from disclosing information about the investigation unless the
disclosure is necessary to gather information and evidence related
to the investigation. Disclosures authorized by the Oklahoma Open
Records Act, Section 24A.1 et seq. of Title 51 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, shall not be prohibited under this section.
B. Any person who violates the provisions of this section
shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 12, § 26, emerg. eff. April 13, 2021.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-465
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-465 cover?
Section 21-465 ("Disclosure of information related to criminal") 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 § 21-465?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-465 apply to my situation?
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