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Oklahoma peace officials may soon be able to file protective orders if court is closed

by: Terré Gables/KFOR

Posted: Mar 22, 2023 / 04:08 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 22, 2023 / 04:08 PM CDT

Oklahoma flags blowing in the wind at Capitol

Oklahoma flags blowing in the wind at Capitol

by: Terré Gables/KFOR

Posted: Mar 22, 2023 / 04:08 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 22, 2023 / 04:08 PM CDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – House Bill 1845 aims to allow peace officials to petition the district court when a temporary emergency protection order is required.

HB 1845, drafted by Rep. Ajay Pittman, will allow peace officials to obtain temporary protective orders if a victim requires an emergency protective order in any of the following cases:

Domestic Violence
Stalking
Harassment
Rape
Violent sodomy
Sex crime
Kidnapping
Attack and battery with a deadly weapon

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If passed, victims of crimes can expect no court appearance in court the following business day, and the emergency order will remain in effect until a judge sets a hearing date.

HB 1845 passed unanimously 84-0 and heads to the Senate for consideration.