Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 1451–1453, 1501–1508 § 1502
Proceedings After Complaint
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A. A person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice, his or her attorney, or a nonprofit organization chartered for the purpose of combatting discrimination may file with the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement a written sworn complaint stating that a discriminatory practice has been committed, and setting forth the facts upon which the complaint is based, and setting forth facts sufficient to enable the Attorney General to identify the person charged, hereinafter called the respondent. The Attorney General shall promptly furnish the respondent with a copy of the complaint and shall promptly investigate the allegations of discriminatory practice set forth in the complaint. The complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the alleged discriminatory practice occurs. B. If within sixty (60) days after the complaint is filed it is determined by the Attorney General that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the Attorney General shall issue an order dismissing the complaint and shall furnish a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent and such other public officers and persons as the Attorney General deems proper. C. The complainant, within thirty (30) days after receiving a copy of an order dismissing the complaint, may file with the Attorney General an application for reconsideration of the order. Upon such application, the Attorney General shall make a new determination whether there is a reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice. If it is determined within thirty (30) days after the application is filed that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the Attorney General shall issue an order dismissing the complaint and furnish a copy of the order to the complainant, the respondent and such other public officers as the Attorney General deems proper. D. The Attorney General shall: 1. Allow for electronic submission of the complaint form; 2. Make a good-faith effort to contact the complainant if the complaint form is deemed insufficient or incomplete; and 3. Provide the two access numbers to the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement for persons who need assistance in completing or filing the complaint form. E. This section shall not apply to persons claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory housing practice to the extent that it is inconsistent with specific provisions of Section 1101 et seq. of this title relating to a discriminatory housing complaint.
Under 25 O.S. § 1502, Oklahoma law establishes a formal process for addressing complaints about discriminatory practices. A written, sworn complaint may be filed with the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act, and the Attorney General is then required to investigate and notify the accused party. If the Attorney General finds no reasonable cause within 60 days, the complaint may be dismissed, though the complainant retains the right to seek reconsideration within 30 days of that dismissal. Note that this process does not apply to discriminatory housing practice complaints where it conflicts with the separate provisions found at Section 1101 et seq. of the same title.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 25 O.S. § 1502, property owners and managers who are named as respondents in a civil rights complaint can expect to receive a prompt copy of the complaint from the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement. A compliant operator generally maintains clear records of their rental policies and practices, which can be relevant if the Attorney General's investigation requires documentation. Operators should be aware that the Attorney General has the authority to dismiss complaints for lack of reasonable cause, but complainants may seek reconsideration, meaning the process can extend beyond the initial 60-day review window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 25 O.S. § 1502, tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory practice have the right to file a written, sworn complaint with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement, but must do so within 180 days of the alleged incident. The office is required to accept electronic submissions, make good-faith efforts to assist with incomplete forms, and provide access numbers for those who need help filing. If a complaint is dismissed for lack of reasonable cause, § 1502 provides a 30-day window to apply for reconsideration, and tenant-rights organizations can be a resource for understanding how this process works alongside the separate housing discrimination complaint procedures under Section 1101 et seq.
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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