Oklahoma Discovery Code; protective orders for deposition of high-ranking officer of government entities or other public or private organizations; effective date.

Summary

The bill lets courts issue protective orders to block or narrow the deposition of senior officers of large government or private entities when they lack unique knowledge of a case. It requires the party seeking protection to show the officer’s scheduling burdens and lack of personal insight, while the opposing side can rebut by proving the officer’s essential knowledge. The measure also sets rules for awarding costs to the winning side of the motion.

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