District attorneys; requiring certain representation of county officials seeking a protective order. Effective date.

SB 1274 amends Oklahoma Statute 19 O.S. § 215.5 to require district attorneys to represent county officials (like commissioners) who seek protective orders under Title 22 § 60.2. The bill makes existing language gender-neutral and explicitly adds this representation duty to the district attorney's responsibilities. It directly affects county officials needing legal protection in civil matters, ensuring they receive representation from the district attorney's office when requesting a protective order. The change clarifies that district attorneys must provide this specific legal support as part of their advisory role to county boards.