Domestic Violence Protection Order

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PREPARATION GUIDE — NOT THE OFFICIAL COURT FORM

Oklahoma requires the use of official AOC (Administrative Office of the Courts)
forms for domestic violence protective order petitions. This template provides the
substantive legal content to help you prepare — but you must transfer your content
to the official forms before filing. The official forms are available at
https://www.oscn.net/static/forms/aoc_forms/protectiveorders.asp.
Do not file this document directly with the court.

DISCLAIMER
This template is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Oklahoma courts make available official, state-approved protective-order forms; those forms control and must be used whenever required by statute or local rule. Before filing or relying on this template, consult a duly licensed Oklahoma attorney to ensure (i) statutory compliance with the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act (currently codified at Okla. Stat. tit. 22, §§ 60.1 et seq.) and related federal law, (ii) conformity with local court procedures, and (iii) that all factual allegations are supported by admissible evidence.

PROPOSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER

Oklahoma District Court – Family Division

[COURT NAME], [COUNTY] COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. [___]

In re:
[PETITIONER LEGAL NAME], Petitioner,
and
[RESPONDENT LEGAL NAME], Respondent.

Effective Date: [___]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Document Header
2. Definitions
3. Jurisdiction & Venue Findings
4. Representations & Findings of Fact
5. Operative Injunctive Provisions
6. Respondent Covenants & Restrictions
7. Enforcement Mechanisms
8. Violation Penalties & Remedies
9. Service, Notice, and Law-Enforcement Entry
10. Modification, Extension, and Termination
11. General Provisions
12. Execution Block

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

1.1 Title. This Proposed Protective Order (“Order”) is issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Protection from Domestic Abuse Act and is intended to provide immediate injunctive relief to the Petitioner and other Protected Parties identified herein.

1.2 Parties.
(a) Petitioner: [PETITIONER LEGAL NAME], date of birth [DOB], residence address [REDACTED FOR SAFETY];
(b) Respondent: [RESPONDENT LEGAL NAME], date of birth [DOB], last-known address ☐.

1.3 Court & Case Information.
(a) Judicial District: ☐;
(b) Assigned Judge: ☐;
(c) Case Type: Domestic Violence Protective Order;
(d) Filing Date: ☐.

1.4 Effective Date and Duration. Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.11(3) and § 60.4(G), unless earlier modified, extended, vacated, or rescinded, a final protective order shall be in effect for a fixed period of five (5) years, or shall be continuous upon a specific finding by the Court as provided in Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.4(G). Expiration date (if fixed term): [EXPIRATION DATE].

2. DEFINITIONS

As used in this Order, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below. Any term not defined herein shall have the meaning provided in the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act.

“Act” means the Oklahoma Protection from Domestic Abuse Act, Okla. Stat. tit. 22, §§ 60.1 et seq.

“Court” means the District Court of [COUNTY] County, State of Oklahoma, Family Division.

“Firearm” has the same meaning as in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3).

“Law Enforcement Agency” or “LEA” means the primary police agency with jurisdiction over Respondent’s residence or, if different, the agency specified in Section 9.3.

“Protected Address” means each location listed in Section 5.2, including the Petitioner’s residence, temporary residence, workplace, and any school or daycare facility attended by the minor Protected Parties.

“Protected Parties” means collectively:
(a) Petitioner;
(b) [MINOR CHILD(REN) NAMES AND DOBs]; and
(c) Any other person expressly listed in Section 5.1(c).

“Prohibited Conduct” means any act set forth in Section 5.3.

3. JURISDICTION & VENUE FINDINGS

3.1 Jurisdiction. The Court finds that it has subject-matter jurisdiction under the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act and personal jurisdiction over the Respondent based on residency, presence, or statutory long-arm provisions.

3.2 Venue. Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.2, venue is proper in [COUNTY] County because one or more acts of domestic violence are alleged to have occurred within this county, and/or the Petitioner or Respondent resides herein.

4. REPRESENTATIONS & FINDINGS OF FACT

4.1 Petitioner’s Allegations. Petitioner alleges under oath that Respondent has committed domestic abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats as defined by the Act on or about [DATES].

4.2 Immediate and Present Danger. The Court expressly finds that the allegations establish an immediate and present danger of domestic violence to the Petitioner and/or minor children, warranting issuance of this Order without further delay.

4.3 Notice to Respondent. Respondent has been (or will be) served with (i) verified petition, (ii) notice of hearing, and (iii) any emergency temporary order previously entered, in compliance with the Act and due-process requirements.

5. OPERATIVE INJUNCTIVE PROVISIONS

5.1 Persons Protected. Respondent is restrained from any contact with:
(a) Petitioner;
(b) Minor child(ren) identified in Section 2;
(c) [ADDITIONAL PROTECTED PARTIES].

5.2 Stay-Away Order. Respondent shall remain at least ☐ yards/meters from each Protected Address, including:
(i) [PETITIONER RESIDENCE ADDRESS OR “CONFIDENTIAL”];
(ii) [PETITIONER WORKPLACE];
(iii) [CHILD SCHOOL/DAYCARE]; and
(iv) any place where Petitioner or minor children may reside or temporarily occupy.

5.3 No Contact. Respondent shall not initiate or engage in any direct or indirect contact with any Protected Party, including but not limited to:
(a) in-person communication;
(b) telephone calls, text messages, emails, social-media messages, or other electronic communications;
(c) third-party communications designed to circumvent this Order.

5.4 Prohibition on Threats and Abuse. Respondent shall not commit or threaten to commit any act of domestic abuse, harassment, or stalking against any Protected Party.

5.5 Firearms — Federal Prohibition and Statutory Notice. Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act does not itself require a protective-order defendant to surrender firearms. However, under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)), a person who is subject to a qualifying final protective order — one issued after notice and a hearing, protecting an intimate partner or child — is prohibited from possessing, receiving, shipping, or transporting any firearm or ammunition while the Order remains in effect. Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.11(6), this Order includes notice that possession of a firearm or ammunition by Respondent while this Order is in effect may subject Respondent to prosecution under federal law even if this Order does not specifically prohibit such possession. Where the Court, on the facts of this case, directs surrender or safekeeping of firearms as relief under Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.4(C), the terms of such relief shall be: [SPECIFY / NOT APPLICABLE].

5.6 Counseling and Treatment (if ordered). Respondent is ordered to complete [BATTERER INTERVENTION PROGRAM / ANGER MANAGEMENT] approved by the Court and to file proof of enrollment within [___] days.

6. RESPONDENT COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

6.1 Compliance Covenant. Respondent shall strictly comply with every term of this Order and acknowledges that violation may lead to immediate arrest, criminal prosecution, and/or contempt sanctions.

6.2 Location Monitoring (optional). If the Court so orders under its authority to fashion relief necessary to bring about the cessation of domestic abuse (Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.4(C)), Respondent shall enroll in GPS-based location monitoring at Respondent’s expense for the duration of this Order.

6.3 Firearms Eligibility. Respondent is advised that, while subject to a qualifying protective order, Respondent may be prohibited under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)) from possessing firearms or ammunition, which may in turn affect the validity of any Oklahoma Self-Defense Act handgun license. Respondent should consult counsel regarding Respondent’s firearm and license obligations.

7. ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS

7.1 Peace Officer Authority. Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.9, any Oklahoma peace officer with knowledge of this Order, verified through the statewide protective-order file or presented with a certified copy, is authorized to enforce the provisions herein and to arrest Respondent without a warrant upon probable cause of a violation.

7.2 Supremacy of Order. This Order shall supersede all prior or conflicting civil orders addressing the contact between the parties, except for subsequent orders specifically modifying or replacing this Order.

7.3 Full Faith and Credit. Pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.7 and 18 U.S.C. § 2265, this Order is entitled to full faith and credit throughout the United States, and law-enforcement agencies in any state or tribal jurisdiction shall enforce it as written.

8. VIOLATION PENALTIES & REMEDIES

8.1 Criminal Penalties. Under Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.6, a first-offense violation of this Order is a misdemeanor punishable by confinement of up to one (1) year in county jail and/or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). A first violation causing physical injury or impairment is a misdemeanor punishable by twenty (20) days to one (1) year in county jail and a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000). A second or subsequent violation is a felony (one (1) to three (3) years imprisonment and a fine of $2,000 to $10,000; one (1) to five (5) years and a fine of $3,000 to $10,000 where injury results). The Court shall also require the defendant to complete a certified domestic-abuse treatment program (minimum 52 weeks).

8.2 Contempt & Civil Remedies. In addition to criminal penalties, the Court may hold Respondent in contempt, impose additional injunctive relief, or award attorney fees and costs to Petitioner.

8.3 Bond Condition. If Respondent is arrested for a violation, any appearance bond shall include a condition of compliance with this Order.

9. SERVICE, NOTICE, AND LAW-ENFORCEMENT ENTRY

9.1 Method of Service. A certified copy of this Order, together with any attachments, shall be served on Respondent by [SHERIFF / PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER] in the manner prescribed by the Act.

9.2 Entry into NCIC & State Registry. As required by Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.5 and § 60.11(4), the Court Clerk shall transmit this Order to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for entry into the statewide protective-order file and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) protective-order file.

9.3 Designated LEA. The [CITY/COUNTY] Police Department is designated as the primary Law Enforcement Agency for purposes of enforcement under this Order.

10. MODIFICATION, EXTENSION, AND TERMINATION

10.1 Modification. Either party may move to modify this Order pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 60.4(G). No modification is effective until reduced to writing and signed by the Court.

10.2 Extension. Petitioner may petition to extend this Order prior to its expiration upon a showing that the threat of domestic violence persists.

10.3 Early Termination. Upon verified application by Petitioner, the Court may terminate this Order if it finds good cause and that the safety of Protected Parties will not be compromised.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

11.1 Severability. If any provision of this Order is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11.2 Integration. This Order constitutes the entire injunctive relief ordered; no oral statements or prior writings modify its terms.

11.3 Copies and Electronic Signatures. Certified copies and electronically signed counterparts of this Order shall be deemed originals for enforcement purposes.

11.4 Amendment and Waiver. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Court; waiver of one breach is not waiver of subsequent breaches.

12. EXECUTION BLOCK

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: [___] at [TIME].

_________________________________________
[JUDGE NAME], District Judge
[COUNTY] County District Court
State of Oklahoma

Approved as to form:

_________________________________________
[ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER NAME]
OBA No. [___]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS] • [PHONE] • [EMAIL]

_________________________________________
[ATTORNEY FOR RESPONDENT NAME]
OBA No. [___]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS] • [PHONE] • [EMAIL]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (if required by local rule)
State of Oklahoma )
County of [________________________________] ) ss.

On this ___ day of __________, 20__, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared the above-named subscribing parties, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed hereto, and they acknowledged that they executed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed.

_________________________________________
Notary Public
Commission No.: [___]
My Commission Expires: [___]