Oklahoma § 36-2020 - Stay of proceedings - Access to records
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-2020 — Stay of proceedings - Access to records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-2020. Stay of proceedings - Access to records
All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer, its
policyholder, or the Oklahoma Property and Casualty Insurance
Guaranty Association is a party in any court in this state shall be
stayed six (6) months and additional time may be determined by the
court from the date when insolvency is determined or an ancillary
proceeding is instituted in the state, whichever is later, to permit
proper defense by the association of all pending causes of action.
The liquidator, receiver or statutory successor of an insolvent
insurer covered by this act shall permit the board or its authorized
representative access to the records of the insolvent insurer as are
necessary to the board in carrying out its functions under this act
with regard to the covered claims. In addition, the liquidator,
receiver or statutory successor shall provide the board or its
representative with copies of those records upon the request of the
board and at the expense of the board.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 328, § 18, emerg. eff. July 29, 1985.
Amended by Laws 1986, c. 251, § 35, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 2010, c.
159, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-2020
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-2020 cover?
Section 36-2020 ("Stay of proceedings - Access to records") 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 § 36-2020?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 36-2020 apply to my situation?
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