Know the Laws: Oklahoma
UPDATED October 15, 2012
A protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Oklahoma, there are several types of orders explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Domestic Violence Protective Orders
A civil order that provides protection from a family member, household member or someone you had a dating relationship with.
- Stalking Protective Orders
A civil court order that is designed to protect you from a stalker who you do or do not have a relationship with.
- Moving to Another State with a Protective Order
Your OK protective order can be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in OK
If you are planning to move to OK or are going to be in OK for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
Thank you to the the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for their help in updating this page.