Oklahoma § 22-60.19 - Emergency protective order - Confidentiality

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-60.19 — Emergency protective order - Confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-60.19. Emergency protective order - Confidentiality

In proceedings before the court pursuant to Title 10A of the

Oklahoma Statutes in which a child is alleged to be deprived, the

court, after consideration and to ensure the safety of any child

brought into state custody, may issue against the alleged

perpetrator of abuse an emergency protective order pursuant to the

Protection from Domestic Abuse Act at the emergency custody hearing

or after a petition has been filed alleging that a child has been

physically or sexually abused. The protective order shall remain in

effect until the case has been dismissed or until further order of

the court. All emergency protective orders issued by the court

pursuant to this section shall remain confidential and shall not be

open to the general public; provided, however, copies of the

emergency protective order shall be provided to any law enforcement

agency designated by the court to effect service upon the defendant.

Added by Laws 2011, c. 102, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-60.19

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-60.19 cover?

Section 22-60.19 ("Emergency protective order - Confidentiality") 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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How does Oklahoma § 22-60.19 apply to my situation?

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