Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1501
Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement - Powers
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A. Within the limitations provided by law, the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement has the following additional powers: 1. To promote the creation of local commissions on human rights, and to contract with individuals and state, local and other agencies, both public and private, including agencies of the federal government and of other states; 2. To accept public grants or private gifts, bequests, or other payments; 3. To receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, hold hearings on, and pass upon complaints alleging violations of Section 1101 et seq. of this title; 4. To furnish technical assistance requested by persons subject to this act to further compliance with Section 1101 et seq. of this title or an order issued thereunder; 5. To make provisions for technical and clerical assistance to an advisory committee or committees appointed in accordance with paragraph (b) of Section 953 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes; 6. To require answers to interrogatories, under the procedures established by Section 3233 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, compel the attendance of witnesses, examine witnesses under oath or affirmation, and require the production of documents in connection with complaints filed under Section 1101 et seq. of this title, said powers to be exercised only in relation to areas directly and materially related to the complaint; 7. To hear, and issue orders on, complaints involving state government agencies and departments on the same basis as complaints involving private employers; and 8. To provide technical assistance and public information to assist in preventing and eliminating discriminatory housing practices; and 9. To promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of Section 1101 et seq. of this title. B. The Attorney General shall: 1. At least annually, publish a written report recommending legislative or other action to carry out the purposes of Section 1101 et seq. of this title as it relates to housing discrimination; 2. Make studies relating to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in this state; and 3. Cooperate with and, as appropriate, may provide technical and other assistance to federal, state, local, and other public or private entities that are formulating or operating programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
Oklahoma's 25 O.S. § 1501 defines the scope of authority held by the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement in the area of housing and civil rights. The office is empowered to receive and investigate discrimination complaints, compel testimony and document production, issue orders, and provide technical assistance to those seeking to comply with the state's civil rights laws. The Attorney General is also required to publish at least annual reports on housing discrimination and to cooperate with federal, state, and local entities working to eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
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Under 25 O.S. § 1501, the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement has broad investigative authority, including the power to require answers to interrogatories, compel witness attendance, and demand document production in connection with discrimination complaints. Property owners and managers who receive a complaint or inquiry from this office are generally expected to respond to lawful requests for information and to cooperate with any compliance assistance offered. Operators who proactively seek the technical assistance the office is authorized to provide under this section may find it useful for understanding their obligations under Oklahoma's civil rights statutes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25 O.S. § 1501 establishes that the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement has the authority to receive, investigate, and seek to resolve complaints alleging violations of Oklahoma's civil rights laws, including those related to housing discrimination. Tenants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices may file a complaint with this office, which can conduct hearings, gather evidence, and issue orders. Those seeking to understand their options may also consult tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with the complaint and conciliation processes authorized under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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