This bill establishes the authority of county sheriffs in Oklahoma, asserting that they are the senior peace officers within their jurisdictions. It prohibits federal employees, who are not designated as Oklahoma peace officers, from conducting arrests, searches, or seizures without the written permission of the county sheriff or their designee. Exceptions to this requirement are outlined, including situations involving federal enclaves, immediate crime witnessing, or connections to sheriff's office employees. The bill also mandates that federal employees seeking to exercise certain exceptions must obtain written permission from the Attorney General, who has the discretion to deny such requests.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unlawful arrest, search, or seizure will result in prosecution by the district attorney, who is required to act without discretion upon claims of violations made by the sheriff. The legislation explicitly rejects any federal authority that would grant federal employees the powers of a county sheriff, declaring such federal laws null and void within the state. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.