OK HB1520

Defines "court expert" as a parenting coordinator, guardian ad litem, custody evaluator, or any other person appointed by the court in custody or visitation proceedings involving children.

Requires court expert candidates to disclose to parties any prior relationships with parties, attorneys, or judges in the pending action before appointment.

Mandates disclosure of complete resume, professional qualifications, suspensions from practice, reprimands, formal punishments from professional licensing boards, and criminal convictions within the past 10 years or sexual offender status.

Allows parties to file objections to proposed court expert appointments within 15 days of receiving required disclosures, with the court holding a hearing if requested and providing discovery related to the expert's qualifications.