Oklahoma: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (OK-D-1)

Records relating to a case dismissed after the successful completion of a deferred judgment are expunged. 22 Okl. St. § 991c(D).

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Expunge

Ineligible Category or Citation

Registerable sex offense are ineligible for deferred judgment. 22 Okl. St. § 991c(G).

Procedure General

The procedure is automatic. Upon the completion of the conditions of deferred judgment, the court dismisses the charge and orders the expungement of the record. For the specific procedure, see 22 Okl. St. § 991c(D). Subsequently, petitioners eligible under 22 Okl. St. § 18 can petition the court for an additional expungement.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The records are sealed to the public but not to law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes and are available for subsequent criminal prosecution. The person remains eligible to seek expungement pursuant to section 18 of title 22. 22 Okl. St. § 991c.

Waiting Periods

The expungement is ordered upon the successful completion of the conditions of the deferred judgment. 22 Okl. St. § 991c(C).

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