Oklahoma § 22-61 - Domestic violence court program
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-61 — Domestic violence court program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-61. Domestic violence court program
A. Subject to the availability of funds, any district or
municipal court of record of this state may establish and maintain a
domestic violence court program pursuant to the provisions of this
section.
B. For purposes of this section, "domestic violence court"
means a specialized judicial process for domestic matters both civil
and criminal in nature that arise out of the same family or domestic
circumstance.
C. The presiding judge of a district or municipal court of
record may appoint an individual judge to preside over related
criminal, family and matrimonial matters that arise in the context
of domestic violence. Criminal domestic violence charges,
protective orders and any actions for divorce, separate maintenance,
guardianship, adoption or any other proceeding involving custody or
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visitation between the same parties may be presented to the domestic
violence court.
D. The Administrative Office of the Courts may promulgate
rules, procedures and forms necessary to implement a domestic
violence court to ensure statewide uniformity.
Added by Laws 2017, c. 257, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-61
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-61 cover?
Section 22-61 ("Domestic violence court program") 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 § 22-61?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-61 apply to my situation?
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