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    Revenge Porn Laws in Oklahoma (2026): Your Rights and What to Do

    Oklahoma's law is unusual because the criminal statute also creates its own civil cause of action, so a person whose images were shared without consent can pursue damages directly under the same section used for prosecution. Penalties escalate from a misdemeanor to felony-level tiers for repeat or aggravated conduct.

    Oklahoma at a Glance

    Statute
    Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images — 21 O.S. § 1040.13b
    Criminal classification
    Misdemeanor for a first offense; felony for repeat or aggravated offenses
    Maximum penalty
    Up to one year in county jail and a $1,000 fine for a misdemeanor; enhanced felony penalties, including additional fines and prison time, for repeat or aggravated conduct
    Can you sue?
    Yes — 21 O.S. § 1040.13b (the statute itself creates a civil cause of action for the person depicted)
    Time limit to sue
    Generally two years for personal-injury style claims under Oklahoma law; confirm the exact deadline with an Oklahoma attorney
    Deepfakes / AI images
    Unclear

    Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Oklahoma?

    Yes. 21 O.S. § 1040.13b makes it illegal to knowingly and intentionally disseminate an image or video of another identifiable person in a state of nudity or engaged in sexual conduct, without their consent, where they had a reasonable expectation of privacy.

    The offense applies whether the material was originally obtained with consent, such as in a relationship, or without consent, and covers sharing the image with even one other person.

    Certain disclosures, including those made for legitimate law enforcement, medical, or newsworthy purposes, are excluded from the offense.

    Penalties for Sharing Intimate Images in Oklahoma

    A first offense is generally a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Repeat offenses or aggravating factors, such as sharing images widely or as part of an extortion scheme, can be charged as felonies with enhanced fines and prison exposure.

    Related charges frequently accompany these cases, including stalking, harassment, and extortion under Oklahoma law when someone demands money, further images, or other concessions in exchange for not posting the material.

    Images depicting a minor are prosecuted instead under Oklahoma's child pornography statutes, which impose far more severe felony penalties.

    Can I Sue Someone in Oklahoma?

    Yes. Unlike many states, 21 O.S. § 1040.13b builds a civil cause of action directly into the criminal statute, allowing the person depicted to sue for damages without needing a separate civil law or a prior criminal conviction.

    Available relief can include monetary damages and injunctive relief ordering removal of the material. If a written agreement existed between you and the other person, its breach can support an additional contract claim.

    Oklahoma's general two-year limitation period for personal-injury style claims likely applies, so it is important to consult an Oklahoma attorney promptly rather than waiting.

    Does Oklahoma Cover Deepfakes and AI Images?

    Oklahoma's statute is framed around actual images or video of the person depicted and does not clearly address images that are digitally fabricated or altered using AI, leaving deepfake coverage unclear under current Oklahoma law.

    Even so, the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act requires covered platforms to remove qualifying nonconsensual intimate images, including many AI-generated forgeries, within 48 hours of a valid takedown request, regardless of gaps in state law.

    What to Do Right Now If Your Images Were Shared in Oklahoma

    1. 1

      Preserve the Evidence Before Reporting It

      Save screenshots showing the post, the account name, the full URL, and the date and time. Keep original messages and files, and store copies somewhere the other person cannot reach. Do not rely on a post staying online.

    2. 2

      Use the Platform's Intimate-Image Report

      Choose the nonconsensual intimate imagery or sexual-content reporting route rather than a general complaint. Keep confirmation emails and case numbers. Covered platforms also have federal notice-and-removal duties for valid reports.

    3. 3

      Use StopNCII.org to Limit Re-Uploads

      For adult images, StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint on your own device and shares the hash, not the image, with participating platforms. If the image was taken while you were under 18, use NCMEC's Take It Down service instead.

    4. 4

      Report It in Oklahoma

      Contact your local police department or sheriff's office and refer to 21 O.S. § 1040.13b. Flag any threats, stalking, extortion, hacking or images of a minor, because separate and more serious offenses may apply.

    5. 5

      Get Advice About the Civil Claim

      Ask an Oklahoma attorney about pursuing the civil cause of action built into 21 O.S. § 1040.13b, and about any breach of a written agreement. Oklahoma's general two-year limitation period for similar claims likely applies, so act promptly.

    Be Safer With a Written NDA as Evidence

    Most of Oklahoma's law is about what happens after the damage is done. The one thing you can do beforehand is put the boundary in writing. A Discreetly agreement is signed by both people, timestamped, and identity-verifiable, and it states plainly that neither person has consent to share, publish or show the material to anyone else.

    Where the law turns on the absence of consent to share, a signed agreement may provide useful documentary evidence that there was no consent to share. It cannot prevent a breach or guarantee a legal outcome, but it can make the agreed boundary clearer than relying only on informal messages. Creating one is free.

    Create a free agreement

    Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

    Is revenge porn a felony in Oklahoma?
    A first offense is generally a misdemeanor, but repeat or aggravated conduct under 21 O.S. § 1040.13b can be charged as a felony with enhanced penalties.
    Does Oklahoma law cover AI deepfake nudes?
    It is unclear. The statute focuses on actual images or video of the victim and does not clearly extend to fully AI-generated or digitally altered images.
    Can I sue someone in Oklahoma for sharing intimate images?
    Yes. 21 O.S. § 1040.13b itself creates a civil cause of action for the person depicted, separate from any criminal case.
    Does it matter how the image was originally obtained?
    No. The offense applies whether the image was originally shared consensually within a relationship or obtained without consent, as long as it was later shared without consent.
    What if the images depict a minor?
    Those situations fall under Oklahoma's child pornography laws, which carry much harsher felony penalties than the general nonconsensual image statute.

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    This page provides general information about Oklahoma law and is not legal advice. Laws change and outcomes depend on the facts. For advice on your situation, speak to a qualified attorney licensed in Oklahoma. Last reviewed August 2026.