Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments
Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-567A: Violation of child custody order – Affirmative defense – Emergency or protective custody
What this law says, in plain English
Violating a court child custody order with intent to deprive the custodian is a Class D felony. An affirmative defense exists if the person reasonably believed removal was necessary to protect the child from harm and notified local law enforcement.
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