On March 27, the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals issued their Second Emergency Joint Order regarding the COVID-19 emergency. That order required that "[a]ll courthouses in all 77 counties shall be closed to the public with exceptions for emergencies as permitted by local order." That does not mean all court business stops - criminal cases involving defendants in custody, protective orders and other emergency matters are still being heard to some degree (this will vary according to local practice), but most day-in-day-out activities HAVE stopped. Filings can still be accomplished by mail or electronic means - contact your local court clerk for information on how to file documents in your county. Note that THERE IS NO END DATE FOR THIS PROVISION - it remains in effect until the Courts order otherwise.
Another important provision includes the extension of all deadlines (subject to constitutional limitations) through May 15, 2020. No statute of limitations or rule-imposed deadline will run on any case through that date.
Attorneys can remain open, as they have been identified as a "critical infrastructure sector" by Governor Stitt. However, you should check with your attorney to see what practices they are following during the emergency. Our office will remain closed to the public, although we will remain available by phone at (580) 920-9060 or through our "Contact Us" page on our website.
Another important provision includes the extension of all deadlines (subject to constitutional limitations) through May 15, 2020. No statute of limitations or rule-imposed deadline will run on any case through that date.
Attorneys can remain open, as they have been identified as a "critical infrastructure sector" by Governor Stitt. However, you should check with your attorney to see what practices they are following during the emergency. Our office will remain closed to the public, although we will remain available by phone at (580) 920-9060 or through our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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