Okla. Admin. Code § 75:45-2-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 75:45-2-9 - Protective Orders

(a)Automatic Protective Order. At the time that a matter has been filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings all personal health information of any party or witness that comes into the possession of a party to pending matter is subject to an automatic protective order. The automatic protective order generally limits any party in possession of such information from publishing the information to any third party without first making application to the assigned administrative law judge supported by good cause. Third parties shall not include any person employed or affiliated with an attorney or their office who is representing a party to the proceeding. Third parties also do not include consultants or expert witnesses retained by an attorney or their office.

(b)General Protective Orders. Unless provided in subsection (a) of this subchapter of rules, all other protective orders shall be governed by the Oklahoma Discovery Code, 12 O.S. §§ 3224-3237, and 51 O.S. § 24A.29. It is the responsibility of the attorney to ensure all consultants and/or expert witnesses comply with the provisions of the rules governing automatic protective orders.

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 21, July 15, 2024, eff. 7/25/2024