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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.22. Powers and duties.

The Office of Disability Concerns shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To identify the needs of people with disabilities on a continuing basis and to attempt to meet those needs;
2. To serve as a referral and information source for people with disabilities seeking services and for agencies seeking assistance in their provision of services;
3. To generate community awareness and support of programs for people with disabilities;
4. To advise and assist the Governor and the Legislature in developing policies to meet the needs of people with disabilities; and
5. To assist agencies in meeting the requirements of Public Law 93-112, and subsequent amendments thereto, as the same pertain to people with disabilities.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 2. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.23. Director - Appointment, duties and compensation of employees

A. The Office of Disability Concerns shall be administered by a Director who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Such appointment shall be subject to Senate confirmation within thirty (30) days after the appointment or the convening of the next legislative session, if the Legislature is not in session on the date of appointment.
B. The Director shall and is hereby authorized to appoint and fix the duties and compensation of employees, not otherwise prescribed by law, and otherwise direct the work of the staff in performing the functions and accomplishing the purposes of the Office of Disability Concerns.
C. The Director, subject to the approval of the State Purchasing Director, may use purchase cards for invoices relating to telecommunication services.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 3. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 98, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2016, c. 218, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.24. Additional duties.

The Office of Disability Concerns shall be responsible for the following duties:
1. To carry out the responsibilities of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities;
2. To provide referral assistance, continuing needs assessment and to advise and assist private and public agencies in statewide policy development concerning people with disabilities; and
3. To implement the provisions of Public Law 93-112, and subsequent amendments thereto, as such pertain to people with disabilities.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 4. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 169, § 5, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 1996, c. 132, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.25. Assistance of Governor's advisory committees.

The Office of Disability Concerns shall be assisted by the Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Governor's Advisory Committee to the Office of Disability Concerns.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 5. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.26. Governor's Advisory Committee to the Office of Disability Concerns.

The Governor's Advisory Committee to the Office of Disability Concerns shall be composed of forty (40) members who shall be appointed by the Governor. Such members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Twenty of such members shall be people with disabilities or the parents of people with disabilities. All members of the Committee traveling on authorized state business may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in such travel in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 500.1 et seq. of this title.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 6. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.27A. Client Assistance Program.

The office is hereby authorized to conduct the Client Assistance Program for theState of Oklahoma under the terms of Section 112 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended as long as federal funds are available. The office is authorized to pursue legal and administrative remedies necessary to operate this program.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 169, § 4, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 206, § 7, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1987, c. 236, § 1, emerg. eff. July 20, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.28. Transfer of powers and duties, etc. of Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

All the powers, duties, functions, records, employees, property, matters pending and funds of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities are hereby transferred to the Office of Disability Concerns.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 8. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.29. The Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - Creation.

There is hereby created within the Office of Disability Concerns a division for "The Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities".
Added by Laws 1957, p. 522, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 9. Renumbered from § 301 of Title 40 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.30. Purpose of act - Cooperation with other agencies.

The purpose of this act is to carry on a continuing program to promote the employment of the physically, mentally, emotionally, and otherwise people with disabilities of Oklahoma by creating statewide interest in the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities, and by obtaining and maintaining cooperation with all public and private groups and individuals in this field. The Governor's Committee shall work in close cooperation with the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities to more effectively carry out the purpose of this act, and with state and federal agencies having responsibilities for employment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 522, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Renumbered from Title 40, § 302 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.31. Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - Membership - Appointment - Vacancies - Travel expenses.

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities shall consist of not more than seventy-five (75) members composed of state leaders of industry, business, agriculture, labor, veterans, women, religious, educational, civic, fraternal, welfare, scientific, and medical and other professions, groups or individuals who shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of two (2), four (4) or six (6) years. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled by the Governor. All members of the Committee traveling on authorized state business may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in such travel in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 500.1 et seq. of this title.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 523, § 3, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 10. Renumbered from Title 40, § 303 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.32. Executive committee.

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities shall elect from its membership, a chair, vice-chair, secretary-treasurer, and eight other members to serve on the executive committee. The officers shall be elected for a term of one (1) year, but may succeed themselves. The administrative powers and duties of the Committee shall be vested in the executive committee. An organizational meeting shall be held within sixty (60) days after fifty members of the Committee have been appointed and qualified. The full Committee shall meet semiannually, but, at the request of the chair or executive committee, special meetings may be called. The executive committee shall meet quarterly, but special meetings may be called by the chair or six members of the executive committee.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 523, § 5, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 11. Renumbered from Title 40, § 305 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.33. Office of Disability Concerns Revolving Fund.

There is created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of Disability Concerns to be designated as the "Office of Disability Concerns Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all nonfederal monies received by the Office of Disability Concerns, including receipts, from any state agency or institution, gifts, contributions, donations and bequests. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Office of Disability Concerns to perform duties as prescribed by law. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 523, § 6, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 12. Renumbered from § 306 of Title 40 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 174, § 4, operative July 1, 1988; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 693.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.34. Gifts, donations, bequests or grants.

The Office of Disability Concerns shall accept, hold in trust, and authorize the use of any grant or devise of land, or any donations or bequests of money or other personal property made to the Office so long as the terms of the grant, donation, bequest or will are carried out. The Office may invest and reinvest any funds and money, lease, or sell any real or personal property, and invest the proceeds for the purpose of promoting the well-being of people with disabilities unless prohibited by the terms of the grant, donation, bequest, gift, or will. If, due to circumstances, the requests of the person or persons making the grant, donation, bequest, gift, or will cannot be carried out, the Office shall have the authority to use the remainder thereof for the purposes of this act. Said funds shall be deposited to the revolving fund to carry out the provisions of this act. Such gifts, donations, bequests, or grants shall be exempt for tax purposes. The Office shall report annually to the Governor all monies and properties received and expended by virtue of this section.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 523, § 7, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 13. Renumbered from § 307 of Title 40 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 98, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-9.35. Nonpartisan and nonprofit character of Committee.

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities shall be nonpartisan, nonprofit, and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles, nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 524, § 8, emerg. eff. May 24, 1957. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 14. Renumbered from Title 40, § 308 by Laws 1980, c. 135, § 16. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 132, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-10.2. Purpose of act.

The purpose of the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 is to organize the various departments, agencies, boards, commissions and other entities of the executive branch of state government into a cabinet system of government in order to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of state government.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 1986.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-10.5. Salaries.

Notwithstanding other limits established by law, the following cabinet Secretaries may be annually compensated for their services, payable monthly, as follows:
1. The Secretary of Human Resources and Administration may receive a maximum salary of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00);
2. The Secretary of Agriculture may receive a maximum salary of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00);
3. The Secretary of Commerce and Tourism may receive a maximum salary of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00);
4. The Secretary of Education may receive a maximum salary of Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00);
5. The Secretary of Energy may receive a maximum salary of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00);
6. The Secretary of Finance and Administration may receive a maximum salary of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00);
7. The Secretary of Health and the Secretary of Human Services may receive a maximum salary of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00);
8. The Secretary of Safety and Security may receive a maximum salary of Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00);
9. The Secretary of State may receive a maximum salary of Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00). However, if the Secretary of State is designated as a cabinet Secretary, the salary of the Secretary of State may be increased to an amount not to exceed the highest salary provided for a cabinet Secretary pursuant to this section; and
10. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may receive a maximum salary of Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00).
Added by Laws 1997, c. 384, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 418, § 13, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 371, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18a. Oath of office.

Before the Attorney General enters upon the duties of his office, he shall execute the constitutional oath of office, which oath shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
Laws 1939, p. 44, § 2; Laws 1973, c. 131, § 1, emerg. eff. May 10, 1973; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 32, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18d. District attorneys, aiding and requiring aid of.

The Attorney General shall have authority to require the aid and assistance of district attorneys in their respective counties in the matters hereinbefore enumerated and may in any case brought to the Supreme Court or Criminal Court of Appeals from their respective counties demand and receive the assistance of the district attorney from whose county such case is brought. Any district attorney desiring the assistance of the Attorney General in any matter shall request the Governor for such assistance, and upon receiving the direction of the Governor to render such assistance, the Attorney General shall proceed immediately, compatible with the performance of his own duties to render the assistance.
Laws 1939, p. 46, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18e. Criminal actions - Quo warranto - Appearance before grand juries.

In addition to the above powers and duties, the Attorney General shall, when requested by the Governor, have power and authority to institute and prosecute criminal actions and actions in the nature of quo warranto; and shall, when requested by the Governor, compatible with the performance of his other duties, appear before and assist grand juries in their investigations.
Laws 1939, p. 47, § 6.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18f. Investigations.

The Attorney General shall have authority to conduct investigations and it shall be the duty of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Oklahoma, when so directed by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, to furnish him with investigators from the personnel of said Department, to assist in such investigations and to assemble evidence for the Attorney General in any cases to be tried or in any matters to be investigated. Likewise, it shall be the duty of the State Auditor and Inspector, upon request of the Attorney General, to furnish him with experienced auditors and/or accountants from the personnel of his department to make audits and check records for the Attorney General in any case to be tried or in any matter being investigated by the Attorney General. The cost of such services shall be borne by the entity audited.
Added by Laws 1939, p. 47, § 7, emerg. eff. April 21, 1939. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 30, § 136, emerg. eff. April 6, 1979; Laws 1997, c. 136, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18l. Collection of fees for legal services from certain agencies.

The Office of the Attorney General may levy and collect a reasonable fee from the Department of Consumer Credit, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority, the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, the State Fire Marshal Commission, the Commission on Children and Youth, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and the Department of Rehabilitation Services for the purpose of providing legal services requested by such entities. All fees collected in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be deposited in the Attorney General's Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 20 of this title.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 203, § 8, operative July 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 228, § 9, operative July 1, 1989; Laws 1990, c. 270, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1991, c. 335, § 29, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991; Laws 1993, c. 10, § 13, emerg. eff. March 21, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 282, § 6, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1995, c. 1, § 30, emerg. eff. March 2, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 33, § 168, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 696.
NOTE: Laws 1990, c. 264, § 7 repealed by Laws 1991, c. 282, § 13, eff. July 1, 1991 and Laws 1991, c. 335, § 36, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991. Laws 1991, c. 282, § 8 repealed by Laws 1993, c. 10, § 16, emerg. eff. March 21, 1993. Laws 1994, c. 280, § 7 repealed by Laws 1995, c. 1, § 40, emerg. eff. March 2, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18n-1. Insurance Fraud Unit.

A. There is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General an Insurance Fraud Unit.
B. The Insurance Fraud Unit, upon inquiry or complaint or upon referral from the Insurance Department, shall determine the extent, if any, to which a violation has occurred of any statute or administrative rule of this state pertaining to insurance fraud and may initiate any necessary investigation, civil action, criminal action, referral to the Insurance Commissioner or Insurance Department, referral to a district attorney, or referral to any appropriate official of this or any other state or of the federal government.
C. In the absence of fraud, bad faith, reckless disregard for the truth, or actual malice, no person, insurer, or agent of an insurer shall be liable for damages in a civil action or subject to criminal prosecution for supplying information about suspected insurance fraud to the Insurance Fraud Unit of the Office of the Attorney General or any other agency involved in the investigation or prosecution of suspected insurance fraud.
D. The Attorney General and the Office of the Attorney General, the Insurance Commissioner, the Insurance Department, every district attorney, and every law enforcement agency shall cooperate and coordinate efforts for the investigation and prosecution of suspected insurance fraud.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 344, § 5, emerg. eff. June 8, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18n-2. Power of Attorney General to investigate insurance fraud – Confidentiality of records.

A. If the Attorney General or a designee has reason to believe as a result of inquiry or complaint or as a result of referral from the Insurance Department that a person has engaged in or is engaging in an act or practice that violates any administrative rule or statute pertaining to Insurance Fraud, the Attorney General or a designee shall have all the powers of a district attorney.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive, limit or impair any evidentiary privilege recognized by law.
C. As used in this section, “records” include, but are not limited to, anything for which a request to produce may be served pursuant to Section 3234 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
D. Records, documents, reports and evidence obtained or created by the Office of the Attorney General as a result of insurance fraud, including workers’ compensation insurance fraud, shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act or to outside review or release by any individual. An employee of the Attorney General’s Office may disclose, at the discretion of the Attorney General, such investigative information to officers and agents of federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agencies, to the Insurance Commissioner or Insurance Department, and to district attorneys, in the furtherance of criminal investigations within their respective jurisdictions.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 344, § 6, emerg. eff. June 8, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-1. Victims Services Unit.

A. There is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General a Victims Services Unit.
B. The duty of the Unit is to provide services for persons who require domestic violence or sexual assault services through a domestic violence or sexual assault program.
C. As used in this act, “domestic violence program” or “sexual assault program” means an agency, organization, facility or person that offers, provides or engages in the offering of any shelter, residential services or support services to:
1. Victims or survivors of domestic abuse as defined in Section 60.1 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, any dependent children of such victim or survivor, and any other member of the family or household of such victim or survivor;
2. Victims or survivors of sexual assault;
3. Persons who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse or sexual assault or both domestic abuse and sexual assault; and
4. Victims of stalking,
and which may provide other services, including, but not limited to, counseling, case management, referrals or other similar services to victims or survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking.
D. As used in this act, “batterers intervention program” or “batterers treatment program” means an agency, organization, facility or person who offers, provides or engages in the offering of counseling or intervention services to persons who commit domestic abuse.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 156, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-2. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council.

A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2013, in accordance with provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council. The Council shall be a nine-member committee appointed by the Attorney General.
B. Four of the members shall be selected from a list of eight nominees provided by the Oklahoma Coalition on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and five of the members shall be selected by the Attorney General from the State of Oklahoma at large; provided, that of the members selected by the Attorney General from the state at large, one member shall be a representative of any domestic violence programs funded through or by the Attorney General, and one member shall be a citizen of this state with expertise in the area of sexual assault services.
C. The Council shall select a chair annually. Appointment to the Council shall be for two (2) years. The Attorney General shall appoint persons to fill unexpired terms when necessary.
D. The duties of the Council shall be to review rules and overall policies relating to the operation and funding of domestic violence and sexual assault programs in this state and make recommendations to the Attorney General regarding its findings.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 2, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 23, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-3. Contracts for shelter and services - Disclosure of case records, shelter locations or board member information.

A. The Attorney General is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements and to contract for the shelter and other services that are needed for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or batterers intervention programs. Any domestic violence, sexual assault or batterers intervention program providing services pursuant to certification by the Attorney General or a contract or subcontract with the Attorney General and receiving funds from the Attorney General or any contractor with the Attorney General shall be subject to the provisions of the administrative rules of the Attorney General.
B. 1. Except as otherwise provided by paragraph 3 of this subsection, the case records, case files, case notes, client records, or similar records of a domestic violence or sexual assault program certified by the Attorney General or of any employee or trained volunteer of a program regarding an individual who is residing or has resided in such program or who has otherwise utilized or is utilizing the services of any domestic violence or sexual assault program or counselor shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed.
2. For purposes of this subsection, the term "client records" shall include, but not be limited to, all communications, records, and information regarding clients of domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
3. The case records, case files, or case notes of programs specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except with the written consent of the individual, or in the case of the individual’s death or disability, of the individual’s personal representative or other person authorized to sue on the individual’s behalf or by court order for good cause shown by the judge in camera.
C. The district court shall not order the disclosure of the address of a domestic violence shelter, the location of any person seeking or receiving services from a domestic violence or sexual assault program, or any other information which is required to be kept confidential pursuant to subsection B of this section.
D. The home address, personal telephone numbers and social security number of board members, staff and volunteers of certified domestic violence and sexual assault programs shall not be construed to be open records pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 3, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 156, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-4. Minor mothers.

A. As used in this section, “minor mother” means an unemancipated female under the age of eighteen (18) years of age who is pregnant or the biological parent of any child.
B. A domestic violence shelter facility may provide shelter and care to a minor mother, who is the victim of domestic abuse or is seeking relief from domestic abuse for herself or on behalf of any of her children or both herself and any of her children.
C. A domestic violence shelter facility may provide shelter or care only during an emergency constituting an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the minor mother or her child or both the minor mother and any of her children. Such shelter or care shall not extend beyond thirty (30) days unless the facility receives an order issued by the court to continue such services or the parent or guardian of the minor mother consents to such services.
D. The provisions of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall not apply to any domestic violence shelter facility and any person operating such facility who in good faith is providing shelter and care pursuant to the provisions of this section to a minor mother and any of her children who is a runaway from her parent or legal guardian.
E. The emergency custody hearing provided for in Section 1-4-202 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be provided for a minor mother who is seeking relief from domestic abuse for herself or on behalf of any of the her children.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 4, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 159, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-5. Statewide telephone communication service for victims.

The Office of the Attorney General shall be responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of a twenty-four-hour statewide telephone communication service for the victims of rape, forcible sodomy and domestic violence. The purpose of the service is to provide information to such victim regarding any immediate action which should be taken by the victim, the social services available, and the legal rights and remedies of the victim.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 5, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-7. Injunctions.

A. The Attorney General or any district attorney, in such person’s discretion, may bring an action for an injunction against any batterers intervention, domestic violence program or sexual assault program found to be in violation of the provisions of this title or of any order or determination of the Attorney General.
B. In any action for an injunction brought pursuant to this section, any findings of the Attorney General or district attorney, after hearing and due notice, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts found therein.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 7, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 156, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-8. Oversight by Attorney General - Collection and confidentiality of information records.

A. The Office of the Attorney General shall have the authority to collect information sufficient to meet its responsibilities related to oversight, management, evaluation, performance improvement and auditing of domestic violence and sexual assault services and combating and preventing domestic violence and sexual assault in this state.
B. The individual forms, computer and electronic data, and other forms of information collected by and furnished to the Attorney General shall be confidential and shall not be public records as defined in the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
C. Except as otherwise provided by state and federal confidentiality laws, identifying information shall not be disclosed and shall not be used for any public purpose other than the creation and maintenance of anonymous datasets for statistical reporting and data analysis.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 348, § 8, eff. July 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-9. Crime victim and witness notification and victim protective order system.

A. The Attorney General may establish a crime victim and witness notification and victim protective order system to assist public officials in carrying out their duties to notify and inform crime victims and witnesses as the Attorney General specifies by rule. The system shall download necessary information from participating officials into its computers, where it shall be maintained, updated, and automatically transmitted to victims and witnesses by telephone, computer, or written notice.
B. The Department of Corrections, the Pardon and Parole Board, and each county sheriff office within the state shall cooperate with the Attorney General in the implementation of this section and shall provide information as necessary to the effective operation of the system.
C. District attorneys and local law enforcement and other authorities may enter into agreements with the Attorney General for participation in the system. The Attorney General may provide those who elect to participate with the equipment, software, or training necessary to bring their offices into the system.
D. The Attorney General may provide for telephonic, electronic, or other public access to the database established under this section.
E. This section does not limit any rights or responsibilities otherwise enjoyed by or imposed upon victims or witnesses of violent crimes, nor does it grant any person a cause of action for damages or attorney fees. Any act of omission or commission by any law enforcement officer or district attorney, by the Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Pardon and Parole Board, or other state agency, or private entity under contract with the state, or by any employee of any state agency or private entity under contract with the state acting in good faith in rendering crime victim’s assistance or otherwise enforcing this section shall not impose civil liability upon the individual or entity or his or her supervisor or employer. Nothing in this section shall create a basis for vacating a conviction or a ground for appellate relief in any criminal case. Failure of the crime victim to receive notice as required, however, shall not deprive the court of the power to act regarding the proceeding before it; nor shall any such failure grant the defendant the right to seek a continuance.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 130, § 3, emerg. eff. May 9, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18p-10. Oklahoma Witness Protection Program.

A. The Office of the Attorney General is hereby authorized to establish an Oklahoma Witness Protection Program and is authorized to use monies from the Attorney General's Evidence Fund created pursuant to Section 19 of this title or from federal grants for the implementation of the Program. The Witness Protection Program may be made available to witnesses who are actively aiding in the prosecution of dangerous perpetrators and who are in danger of bodily harm or death by participating in the prosecution. The Attorney General shall administer the Oklahoma Witness Protection Program.
B. Funds may be provided for the support of a participant in the Witness Protection Program. Support may include, but shall not be limited to, temporary living costs, moving expenses, rent, security deposits, or other appropriate expenses of relocation or transition.
C. The Attorney General is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to implement the Oklahoma Witness Protection Program.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 176, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18q. State Reserved Powers Protection Unit.

There is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General a State Reserved Powers Protection Unit to monitor and evaluate any action by the federal government including, but not limited to, executive orders by the President of the United States, rules or regulations promulgated by an agency of the federal government or acts of Congress to determine if such actions are in violation of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If review by the Unit of any such action by the federal government concludes that the action is an infringement on state authority under the Tenth Amendment, the Attorney General shall determine whether the state should seek an exemption from the application of the action or seek to have the action declared unconstitutional.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 530, § 2, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-18r. Human Trafficking Response Unit.

There is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General the Human Trafficking Response Unit, which shall:
1. Maintain data in a central location on human trafficking that shall be shared with law enforcement, criminal justice entities, social service agencies, and victim services programs and document information including, but not limited to, offenders, locations, victims, types of trafficking, and trafficking techniques. Provided, however, that any personal identifying information shall be de-identified using tokens or a similar method prior to the sharing of data in order to protect individuals' privacy rights;
2. Develop training programs that address prevention efforts and best practices on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking and support agencies in identifying at-risk environments for human trafficking;
3. Review current state agency policies to ensure they include best practices to identify human trafficking victims and encourage reporting;
4. Create an incentive program to encourage state agencies to have personnel attend training programs and review policies;
5. Appropriate targeted funding for victim services programs; and
6. Publish public service announcements on various media platforms to educate the public about the dangers of human trafficking.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 296, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-19.1. Attorney General's Law Enforcement Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of the Attorney General to be designated the "Attorney General's Law Enforcement Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of any monies received from the sale of confiscated property, the seizure and forfeiture of confiscated monies, property, gifts, bequests, revises or contributions, public or private, including federal funds unless otherwise provided by federal law or regulation. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Attorney General for the purposes of investigation, enforcement and prosecution of cases involving criminal and forfeiture laws of this state and the United States of America or to match federal grants. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 282, § 7, eff. July 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 697.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-19.2. Attorney General's Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of the Attorney General, to be designated the "Attorney General's Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of any monies designated to the fund by law. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Attorney General for the purposes of investigation, civil action, criminal action or referral to the district attorney in cases involving suspected workers' compensation fraud.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 316, § 52, eff. July 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-19.3. Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Unit Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of the Attorney General, to be designated the "Attorney General's Insurance Fraud Unit Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal limitations, and shall consist of any monies designated to the fund by law. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Attorney General for the purposes of investigation, civil action, criminal action, or referral to the district attorney in cases involving suspected insurance fraud. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 344, § 7, emerg. eff. June 8, 1999. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 698.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-19a. Disbursements - Audits.

Disbursements may be made from the Attorney General’s Evidence Fund to the Attorney General upon appropriate voucher and claim for the purpose of paying fees and expenses of a confidential nature. The Attorney General shall retain written receipts for all expenditures so made and promulgate written rules to provide strict accountability for such expenditures.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 95, § 2. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 30, § 137, emerg. eff. April 6, 1979; Laws 2010, c. 413, § 26, eff. July 1, 2010.
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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-20. Opinions of Attorney General - Publication and distribution - Surplus publication - Attorney General's Revolving Fund.

A. The Attorney General shall publish all written opinions which he or she promulgates in connection with the interpretation of the laws of this state in an electronic format that is accessible to the public at no cost. The Attorney General may print the written opinions in bound volumes at his or her discretion.
B. The Attorney General may sell any surplus bound volumes and requested individual copies of opinions to help cover the cost of the publication, postal charges and other necessary expenses. Proceeds of such sales shall be deposited into the fund established pursuant to subsection C of this section.
C. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Attorney General, to be designated the Attorney General's Revolving Fund. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received from the sale of copies of surplus bound volumes and requested individual copies of opinions and such other monies as are provided for by law. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 40, § 1, emerg. eff. Feb. 20, 1969. Amended by Laws 1978, c. 165, § 8, eff. Jan. 8, 1979; Laws 1987, c. 203, § 9, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 2011, c. 292, § 3; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 699; Laws 2022, c. 138, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-20g. Defense duties - Evidence

A. Before any such defense is undertaken, an inquiry shall be made by the Attorney General of the facts on which the action or special proceedings are based. Unless the Attorney General determines that the employee was acting in good faith and in the course of his employment, representation shall not be provided pursuant to this act.
B. It shall be the duty of any state law enforcement agency to provide investigators at the request of the Attorney General to assist him in carrying out the provisions of this act.
C. No findings or reports of the Attorney General or persons making inquiry under his direction pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be admissible as evidence in any such action or special proceeding and no reference thereto shall be made in any such trial or hearing.
Added by Laws 1976, c. 208, § 2, operative July 1, 1976.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-20h. Cost of litigation

A. The cost of litigation in any case for which representation is provided pursuant to this act shall be paid out of the Attorney General's Evidence Fund.
B. Cost of litigation shall include, but is not limited to, court costs, deposition expenses, travel and lodging, witness fees and other similar costs; except that this act shall not be construed as authorizing the payment by the State of Oklahoma or any agency thereof of any judgment making an award of monetary damages.
Added by Laws 1976, c. 208, § 3, operative July 1, 1976.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-20j. Enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws - Memorandum of Understanding - Limitation of exchange of information regarding immigration status prohibited - Private right of action.

A. The Attorney General is authorized and directed to negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Oklahoma and the United States Department of Justice or the United States Department of Homeland Security, as provided by Section 1357(g) of Title 8 of the United States Code, concerning the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the State of Oklahoma.
B. The Memorandum of Understanding negotiated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be signed on behalf of this state by the Attorney General and the Governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency.
C. No local government, whether acting through its governing body or by an initiative, referendum, or any other process, shall enact any ordinance or policy that limits or prohibits a law enforcement officer, local official, or local government employee from communicating or cooperating with federal officials with regard to the immigration status of any person within this state.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no government entity or official within the State of Oklahoma may prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the United States Department of Homeland Security, information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.
E. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person or agency may prohibit, or in any way restrict, a public employee from doing any of the following with respect to information regarding the immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual:
1. Sending such information to, or requesting or receiving such information from, the United States Department of Homeland Security;
2. Maintaining such information; or
3. Exchanging such information with any other federal, state, or local government entity.
F. The provisions of this section shall allow for a private right of action by any natural or legal person lawfully domiciled in this state to file for a writ of mandamus to compel any noncooperating local or state governmental agency to comply with such reporting laws.
Added by Laws 2007, c. 112, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.