Oklahoma HB4342 allows evidence of past domestic violence or abuse in criminal cases involving such offenses.
Oklahoma HB4342 amends civil procedure to allow evidence of past domestic violence or abuse in criminal cases involving such offenses. The state must disclose this evidence to the defendant. The act defines "domestic violence or abuse" as controlling, coercive, or threatening behavior, violence, or other acts against a person in a relationship. The law codifies this provision in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2415 of Title 12, effective November 1, 2026.
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