Victim protective orders; directing peace officers to serve order and complete return of service when filing petition; effective date.

HB 2924 changes how Oklahoma peace officers handle emergency protective orders for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or related crimes. It requires officers to immediately notify a judge when a victim requests an emergency order, make "every attempt" to serve the order on the alleged abuser, and complete a return of service when filing the petition with the court. If service isn't possible, officers must file the petition the next business day, with the court clerk prioritizing sheriff’s office service. The bill directly affects victims and their immediate families (including first-degree murder victims' families) by streamlining the emergency order process when courts are closed. It specifies that officers must provide victims with a copy of the approved order and a written statement confirming the judge’s approval.