Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-2-6-102

A. Except as provided by this section or as otherwise

specifically provided by state or federal laws, the following

juvenile records are confidential and shall not be open to the

general public, inspected, or their contents disclosed:

1. Juvenile court records;

2. Agency records;

3. District attorney’s records;

4. Law enforcement records;

5. Nondirectory education records; and

6. Social records.

B. The confidentiality limitation of subsection A of this

section shall not apply to statistical information or information of

a general nature obtained pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma

Juvenile Code.

C. The confidentiality requirements of subsection A of this

section for juvenile court records and law enforcement records shall

not apply:

1. Upon the charging or certification of a juvenile as an adult

or youthful offender;

2. To a violation of any traffic regulation or motor vehicle

regulation of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or to a violation

of any city ordinance or county resolution which relates to the

regulation of traffic on the roads, highways, or streets, or to the

operation of self-propelled or nonself-propelled vehicles of any

kind in this state;

3. To a juvenile who is fourteen (14) years of age or older and

who has been adjudicated delinquent and who subsequently comes

before the juvenile court on a new delinquency matter after July 1,

1995;

4. To a juvenile adjudicated a delinquent for committing a

delinquent act which, if committed by an adult, would be a felony

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offense that is a crime against the person or a felony offense

involving a dangerous weapon;

5. To arrest records of a juvenile arrested for committing an

act, which if committed by an adult, would be a felony offense;

6. To a violation of the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco

Act;

7. Whenever a juvenile is accepted for placement or treatment

in a facility or private treatment facility within this state as a

result of or following a conviction or adjudication for an out-of-

state offense that would qualify the juvenile as a youthful

offender, as defined in Section 2-5-202 of this title, had the crime

occurred within this state. The facility shall provide any law

enforcement agency or peace officer all prior criminal offense,

conviction, and adjudication information. If a juvenile flees or is

otherwise absent from the facility without permission, the facility

shall provide any law enforcement agency or peace officer all prior

criminal offense, conviction, and adjudication information. Any law

enforcement agency or peace officer shall have the authority to

review or copy any records concerning the juvenile, including prior

criminal offense, conviction, or adjudication information; or

8. a. Whenever files and records exist in cases involving

allegations or findings of physical or sexual violence

against a minor in custody. The following parties

shall be granted access to relevant files:

(1) law enforcement officers investigating the

incident,

(2) the minor’s legal guardians or parents,

(3) attorneys representing the minor in civil or

criminal proceedings,

(4) court-appointed advocates in connection with

proceedings relating to the minor’s welfare, and
physical or sexual violence

against a minor in custody. The following parties

shall be granted access to relevant files:

(1) law enforcement officers investigating the

incident,

(2) the minor’s legal guardians or parents,

(3) attorneys representing the minor in civil or

criminal proceedings,

(4) court-appointed advocates in connection with

proceedings relating to the minor’s welfare, and

(5) officers of the court who are conducting

investigations to assist the minor.

b. Access under this paragraph shall be limited to files

and records directly related to the incident of sexual

violence. Sensitive information, including

identifying details of unrelated juveniles and

personal details not pertinent to the case, shall be

redacted to protect the privacy of other individuals

in custody.

c. All parties who are granted access under this

paragraph shall be bound by confidentiality

requirements and shall not further disclose the

records except as necessary for legal proceedings or

investigations.

d. A court may further restrict or expand access to the

Office of Juvenile Affairs records as necessary to

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balance the need for investigation and justice with

the protection of sensitive information.

D. Following the first adjudication as a delinquent, the court

having jurisdiction shall note on the juvenile court record of the

person that any subsequent juvenile court records shall not be

confidential; provided, the child is at least fourteen (14) years of

age or older. Any juvenile court record which becomes an open

juvenile record as provided in this subsection may be expunged as

provided in Section 2-6-109 of this title.

The provisions of this subsection shall only apply to the

juvenile court records and law enforcement records of juvenile

offenders certified, charged or adjudicated on and after July 1,

1995.

E. When a delinquent child has escaped or run away from a

secure facility or other institutional placement for delinquents,

the name and description of the child may be released to the public

by the agency having custody of the child as necessary and

appropriate for the protection of the public and the apprehension of

the delinquent child whether or not the juvenile record is

confidential or open.

F. Except as otherwise required by state or federal law, the

confidential records listed in subsection A of this section may only

be inspected, released, disclosed, corrected or expunged pursuant to

an order of the court. Except as otherwise provided in Section

601.6 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes or any provision of this

chapter, no subpoena or subpoena duces tecum purporting to compel

disclosure of confidential information or any confidential juvenile

record shall be valid.

G. An order of the court authorizing the inspection, release,

disclosure, correction or expungement of confidential records shall

be entered by the court only after a review of the records by the

court and a determination by the court, with due regard for the

confidentiality of the records and the privacy of persons identified

in the records, that a compelling reason exists and such inspection,

release or disclosure is necessary for the protection of a

legitimate public or private interest.

Except for district attorney records, any court order

authorizing the disclosure, release or inspection of a confidential

juvenile record may be conditioned on such terms and restrictions as

the court deems necessary and appropriate.

H. Upon receiving a written request for inspection, release,

disclosure, or correction of a juvenile record, the court shall

determine whether the record of a juvenile falls under one of the

exceptions listed in subsection C of this section. If the record

falls under one of the exceptions in subsection C of this section,

the court shall issue an order authorizing inspection, release,
priate.

H. Upon receiving a written request for inspection, release,

disclosure, or correction of a juvenile record, the court shall

determine whether the record of a juvenile falls under one of the

exceptions listed in subsection C of this section. If the record

falls under one of the exceptions in subsection C of this section,

the court shall issue an order authorizing inspection, release,

disclosure or correction of the juvenile record. If the release of

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a juvenile record is authorized by the court, the Office of Juvenile

Affairs shall provide information to the requestor regarding the

location of the juvenile record to be released.

I. Any agency or person may seek an order from the juvenile

court prohibiting the release of confidential information subject to

disclosure without an order of the court pursuant to Section 620.6

of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes or any provision of this

chapter. The court may, for good cause shown, prohibit the release

of such information or authorize release of the information upon

such conditions as the court deems necessary and appropriate.

J. In accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Offender

Tracking Program and Section 620.6 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma

Statutes:

1. Information included in the records listed in subsection A

of this section may be entered in and maintained in the Juvenile

Justice Information System and other automated information systems

related to services to children and youth whether or not the record

is confidential or open; and

2. The information systems may be accessed by participating

agencies as defined by this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.

K. The court may authorize a designated person to review

juvenile court confidential reports and records and collect

statistical information and other abstract information for research

purposes. Such authorization shall be in writing and shall state

specifically the type of information which may be reviewed and

reported.

Each person granted permission to inspect confidential reports

and records for research purposes shall present a notarized

statement to the court stating that the names of juveniles, parents

and other persons as may be required by the court to be confidential

will remain confidential.

L. Nothing contained in the provisions of Section 620.6 of

Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes or any provision of this chapter

shall be construed as:

1. Authorizing the inspection of records or the disclosure of

information contained in records relating to the provision of

benefits or services funded, in whole or in part, with federal

funds, except in accord with federal statutes and regulations

governing the receipt or use of such funds;

2. Authorizing the disclosure of information required to be

kept confidential by Section 7505-1.1, 7506-1.1 or 7510-1.5 of Title

10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Oklahoma Adoption Code or

disclosure of any other confidential record pursuant to the

provisions of this chapter;

3. Abrogating any privilege, including the attorney-client

privilege, or affecting any limitation on such privilege found in

any other statutes;

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4. Limiting or otherwise affecting access of parties to a

juvenile proceeding to any records filed with or submitted to the

court;

5. Limiting or otherwise affecting access of agencies to

information subject to disclosure, review or inspection by contract

or as a condition for the receipt of public funds or participation

in any program administered by the agency;

6. Prohibiting the Office of Juvenile Affairs from summarizing

the outcome of an investigation to the person who reported a known

or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect; or

7. Prohibiting the person or agency conducting a preliminary

inquiry relating to an alleged delinquent act from providing
or the receipt of public funds or participation

in any program administered by the agency;

6. Prohibiting the Office of Juvenile Affairs from summarizing

the outcome of an investigation to the person who reported a known

or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect; or

7. Prohibiting the person or agency conducting a preliminary

inquiry relating to an alleged delinquent act from providing

information, as to the disposition of the matter by the district

attorney, to the person or agency which referred the matter,

including but not limited to whether a petition was filed or an

alternative action taken, and the basis for such action and the

terms of any agreement entered into by the child for payment of

restitution, and including but not limited to provisions for

community services.

M. The confidential records listed in subsection A of this

section may be inspected and their contents disclosed without a

court order to the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Oklahoma School

for the Deaf, or a school district in which the child who is the

subject of the record is currently enrolled or has been presented

for enrollment. The inspection of records and disclosure authorized

by this subsection may be limited to summaries or to information

directly necessary for the purpose of such inspection or disclosure.

Upon request by the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Oklahoma School

for the Deaf, or a school district, the agency in possession of the

records shall provide in writing, digitally, or by delivery to a

secure facsimile line, the requested information to the school

district within five (5) business days upon receipt of the request.

Any records disclosed as provided by this subsection shall remain

confidential. The use of any information shall be limited to the

purposes for which disclosure is authorized.

N. The records of a case for which a petition is not filed

shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Oklahoma

Juvenile Code.