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12 OK Stat § 12-2510.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2510.1. Crime stoppers organizations – Privileged communications – Orders for production of records.

|A. As used in this section: |1. “Crime stoppers organization” means a private, nonprofit organization that is certified by the Oklahoma Crime Stoppers Association, accepts and expends donations for rewards to persons who report to the organization information concerning criminal activity and that forwards the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency;2. “Privileged communication” means a statement by any person who wishes to remain anonymous to a certified crime stoppers organization for the purpose of reporting alleged criminal activity; and3. “Certified” means crime stopper organizations that annually meet the certification standards for crime stoppers programs established by the Oklahoma Crime Stoppers Association to the extent those standards do not conflict with state statutes. The term "court" refers to all municipal and district courts within this state.B. Evidence of a privileged communication between a person submitting a report of a criminal act to a certified crime stoppers organization and the person who accepts the report on behalf of the organization is not admissible in a court or an administrative proceeding.C. Records of a certified crime stoppers organization concerning a privileged communication of criminal activity may not be compelled to be produced before a court or other tribunal except upon the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried that the records or report contains evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant in the trial of that offense.D. Upon the motion of a defendant under subsection C of this section, the court may issue an order for production of the records or report. The court shall conduct an in camera inspection of materials produced under the order to determine whether the records or report contain evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant.E. If the court determines that the records or report produced contain evidence that is exculpatory to the defendant, the court shall present the evidence to the defendant in a form that does not disclose the identity of the person who was the source of the evidence, unless the state or federal constitution requires the disclosure of the identity of that person.F. The court shall return to the certified crime stoppers organization the records or report that are produced under this section but not disclosed to the defendant. The certified crime stoppers organization shall store the records or report until the conclusion of the criminal trial and the expiration of the time for all direct appeals in the case.Added by Laws 2002, c. 323, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 37, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
12 OK Stat § 12-2511 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2511. Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.

|A person upon whom this Code confers a privilege against disclosure waives the privilege if the person or the person’s predecessor voluntarily discloses or consents to disclosure of any significant part of the privileged matter. This section does not apply if the disclosure itself is privileged. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 511, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 41, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2512 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2512. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege.

|A claim of privilege is not defeated by a disclosure which was: |1. Compelled erroneously; or2. Made without opportunity to claim the privilege.Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 512, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
12 OK Stat § 12-2513 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2513. Comment upon or inference from claim of privilege - Instruction.

|A. A claim of privilege, whether in the present proceeding or upon a prior occasion, is not a proper subject of comment by judge or counsel. No inference may be drawn therefrom. |B. In jury cases, proceedings shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, so as to facilitate the making of claims of privilege without the knowledge of the jury.C. Upon request, any party against whom the jury might draw an adverse inference from a claim of privilege is entitled to an instruction that no inference may be drawn therefrom.Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 513, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
12 OK Stat § 12-2601 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2601. General rule of competency.

|Every person is competent to be a witness except as otherwise provided in this Code. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 601, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
12 OK Stat § 12-2602 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2602. Personal knowledge.

|A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness’s own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of Section 2703 of this title. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 602, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 42, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2603 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2603. Oath or affirmation.

|Every witness shall be required to declare before testifying that the witness will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken the witness’s conscience and impress the witness’s mind with the duty to do so. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 603, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 43, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2604 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2604. Interpreters.

|An interpreter is subject to the provisions of this Code relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation to make a true and complete rendition of all communications made during the interpretive process to the best of the interpreter’s knowledge and belief. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 604, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 44, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2605 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2605. Competency of judge as witness.

|The judge presiding at the trial shall not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve the error. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 605, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
12 OK Stat § 12-2606 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2606. Competency of juror as witness.

|A. A member of the jury shall not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which the juror is sitting. If the juror is called to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury. |B. Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror shall not testify as to any matter or statement occurring during the course of the jury's deliberations or as to the effect of anything upon the juror’s mind or another juror's mind or emotions as influencing the juror to assent to or dissent from the verdict or indictment or concerning the juror’s mental processes during deliberations. A juror may testify on the question whether extraneous prejudicial information was improperly brought to the jury's attention or whether any outside influence was improperly brought to bear upon any juror. An affidavit or evidence of any statement by the juror concerning a matter about which the juror would be precluded from testifying shall not be received for these purposes.Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 606, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 45, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2607 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2607. Who may impeach.

|The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 607, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 46, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2608 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness.

|A. The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation, subject to these limitations: |1. The evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness; and2. Evidence of truthful character is admissible only after the character of the witness for truthfulness has been attacked.B. Specific instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or supporting the witness’s credibility, other than conviction of crime as provided in Section 2609 of this title, may not be proved by extrinsic evidence. They may, however, in the discretion of the court, if probative of truthfulness or untruthfulness, be inquired into on cross-examination of the witness if they:1. Concern the witness’s character for truthfulness or untruthfulness;2. Concern the character for truthfulness or untruthfulness of another witness as to which character the witness being cross-examined has testified.C. The giving of testimony, whether by an accused or by any other witness, does not operate as a waiver of the accused’s or the witness’s privilege against self-incrimination when examined with respect to matters which relate only to credibility.Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 608, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 47, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2610 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2610. Religious beliefs or opinions.

|Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the purpose of showing that by reason of their nature the witness’s credibility is impaired or enhanced. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 610, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 49, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.

|A. Subject to subsection B of this section, the court shall exercise control over the manner and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to: |1. Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth;2. Avoid needless consumption of time; and3. Protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.B. Any party to a civil action or proceeding may compel any adverse party or person, or any agent, servant or employee of such party or person, for whose benefit such action or proceeding is instituted, prosecuted or defended, to testify as a witness, at the trial, or by deposition, in the same manner and subject to the same rules as other witnesses, provided that any such adverse party, or the adverse party’s agent, servant or employee called as a witness by the opposing party shall be deemed a hostile witness and may be cross-examined by the party calling the witness to the same extent as any opposition witness.C. Cross-examination shall be limited to the subject matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the credibility of the witness. The court may permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination.D. Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness’s testimony. Leading questions should ordinarily be permitted on cross-examination. When a party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness identified with an adverse party, leading questions may be used on direct examination.Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 611, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 50, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.3. Short title.

|Sections 1 through 9 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act”. |Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.4. Definitions.

|As used in the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act: |1. “Alternative method” means a method by which a child witness testifies which does not include all of the following:a.having the child testify in person in an open forum,b.having the child testify in the presence and full view of the finder of fact and presiding officer, andc.allowing all of the parties to be present, to participate, and to view and be viewed by the child;2. “Child witness” means an individual under thirteen (13) years of age who has been or will be called to testify in a proceeding;3. “Criminal proceeding” means a deposition, conditional examination ordered pursuant to Section 765 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, trial or hearing before a court in a prosecution of a person charged with violating a criminal law of this state, a juvenile certified to stand trial as an adult pursuant to Section 2-2-403 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, a juvenile prosecuted as an adult pursuant to Section 2-5-101 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, or a youthful offender prosecuted pursuant to the Youthful Offender Act; and4. “Noncriminal proceeding” means a deposition, trial or hearing before a court or an administrative agency of this state having judicial or quasi-judicial powers, other than a criminal proceeding.Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 445, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 2004; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 112, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.5. Testimony to which act applies – Other procedures not precluded.

|The Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act applies to the testimony of a child witness in a criminal or noncriminal proceeding. However, the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act does not preclude, in a noncriminal proceeding, any other procedure permitted by law for a child witness to testify in a proceeding conducted pursuant to the Oklahoma Children’s Code or the Oklahoma Juvenile Code. |Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.6. Hearing – Determination of whether to use alternative method testimony.

|A. The judge or presiding officer in a criminal or noncriminal proceeding may order a hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method. The judge or presiding officer, for good cause shown, shall order the hearing upon motion of a party, a child witness, or an individual determined by the judge or presiding officer to have sufficient standing to act on behalf of the child. |B. A hearing to determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method shall be conducted on the record after reasonable notice to all parties, any nonparty movant, and any other person the presiding officer specifies. The presence of the child is not required at the hearing unless ordered by the judge or presiding officer. In conducting the hearing, the judge or presiding officer shall not be bound by rules of evidence except the rules of privilege.Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.7. Situations where alternative method testimony permitted.

|A. In a criminal proceeding, the judge or presiding officer may allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method only in the following situations: |1. The child may testify otherwise than in an open forum in the presence and full view of the finder of fact if the judge or presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child’s ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to testify in the open forum; and2. The child may testify other than face-to-face with the defendant if the judge or presiding officer finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child would suffer serious emotional trauma that would substantially impair the child’s ability to communicate with the finder of fact if required to be confronted face-to-face by the defendant.B. In a criminal proceeding, the child may have an advocate appointed by the court to monitor the potential for emotional trauma. The advocate shall be a registered professional social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist.C. In a noncriminal proceeding, the judge or presiding officer may allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method if the judge or presiding officer finds by a preponderance of the evidence that allowing the child to testify by an alternative method is necessary to serve the best interests of the child or enable the child to communicate with the finder of fact. In making the finding, the judge or presiding officer shall consider:1. The nature of the proceeding;2. The age and maturity of the child;3. The relationship of the child to the parties in the proceeding;4. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer in testifying; and5. Any other relevant factor.Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 111, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.8. Determination of whether to allow child witness to testify by an alternative method.

|If the judge or presiding officer determines that a standard under Section 5 of this act has been met, the judge or presiding officer shall determine whether to allow a child witness to testify by an alternative method and in doing so shall consider: |1. Alternative methods reasonably available;2. Available means for protecting the interests of or reducing emotional trauma to the child without resort to an alternative method;3. The nature of the case;4. The relative rights of the parties;5. The importance of the proposed testimony of the child;6. The nature and degree of emotional trauma that the child may suffer if an alternative method is not used; and7. Any other relevant factor.Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.9. Order – Required contents.

|A. An order allowing or disallowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method shall state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the determination of the judge or presiding officer. |B. An order allowing a child witness to testify by an alternative method shall:1. State the method by which the child is to testify;2. List any individual or category of individuals allowed to be in, or required to be excluded from, the presence of the child during the testimony;3. State any special conditions necessary to facilitate a party’s right to examine or cross-examine the child;4. State any condition or limitation upon the participation of individuals present during the testimony of the child; and5. State any other condition necessary for taking or presenting the testimony.C. The alternative method ordered by the judge or presiding officer shall not be more restrictive of the rights of the parties than is necessary under the circumstance to serve the purposes of the order.Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.10 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.10. Opportunity for examination and cross-examination.

|An alternative method ordered by the judge or presiding officer shall permit a full and fair opportunity for examination or cross-examination of the child witness by each party. |Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.11 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.11. Construction and application of act.

|In applying and construing the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. |Added by Laws 2003, c. 405, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
12 OK Stat § 12-2611.12 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2611.12. Support person or therapeutic dog.

|A. It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature in enacting this section to recognize the special circumstances and needs of a child witness during criminal court proceedings, and to protect the child witness from any unnecessary emotional discomfort or anguish. |B. In any criminal proceeding, a child witness shall have the right to be accompanied by a support person while giving testimony in the proceeding, but the support person shall not discuss the testimony of the child witness with any other witnesses or attempt to prompt or influence the testimony of the child witness.C. The child witness shall be afforded the opportunity, if available, to have a certified therapeutic dog accompanied by the handler of the certified therapeutic dog in lieu of a support person.D. As used in this section:1. "Certified therapeutic dog" means a dog which has received the requisite training or certification from the American Kennel Club, Therapy Dogs Incorporated, or an equivalent organization to perform the duties associated with therapy dogs in places such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities where the emotional benefits of therapy dogs are recognized. Prior to the use of a certified therapeutic dog the court shall conduct a hearing to verify:a.the credentials of the certified therapeutic dog,b.the certified therapeutic dog is appropriately insured, andc.a relationship has been established between the child witness and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony;2. "Child witness" means an individual younger than thirteen (13) years of age who has been or will be called to testify in a criminal proceeding; and3. "Support person" means a parent, other relative or a next friend chosen by the witness to accompany the witness to criminal proceedings.Added by Laws 2014, c. 81, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
12 OK Stat § 12-2612 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 12. Civil Procedure|§12-2612. Writing used to refresh memory.

|If a witness uses a record or object to refresh the witness’s memory either while testifying or before testifying, the court shall allow an adverse party to have the record or object produced at the hearing, to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness thereon and to introduce in evidence those portions which relate to the testimony of the witness. If it is claimed by an opposing party that the record or object contains matters not related to the subject matter of the testimony, the court shall examine the record or object in chambers, excise any portions not so related, and order delivery of the remainder to the party entitled thereto. Any portion withheld over objections shall be preserved and made available to the appellate court in the event of an appeal. If a record or object is not produced, made available for inspection, or delivered pursuant to order, the court shall make any order justice requires, but in criminal cases if the prosecution elects not to comply, the order shall be an order striking the testimony or declaring a mistrial. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 612, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 52, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.