Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-142.11: Prosecution, conviction or adjudication not required -

Proof of conviction or copy of adjudication order - Suspension of

proceedings.

An award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or,

convicted as an adult offender or adjudicated a delinquent child.

Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim or a

copy of the adjudication order for a delinquent child whose acts

give rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was

committed, unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the

conviction, certiorari or adjudication is pending, or a rehearing or

new trial has been ordered. The Board may suspend the proceedings

pending disposition of a criminal prosecution or delinquent child

adjudication that has been commenced or is imminent, but may make a

tentative award under Section 143.13 of this title.