Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; requiring certain safety plan in certain circumstances. Effective date.

This bill, SB 902, amends Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to strengthen how protective orders are served and processed. It requires courts to schedule full hearings within 14 days of filing a petition, or within 72 hours if a minor child has been removed from the victim's home, and allows petitions to be renewed every 14 days until the defendant is served. The law also mandates that protective orders include a confidential safety plan, prohibits terms that could compromise victim safety such as mandatory mediation or joint counseling, and allows courts to order defendants to pay for required treatment or counseling services. These changes apply to individuals seeking protective orders against domestic abuse or stalking in Oklahoma and aim to improve response times and safety protections for victims.