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OK SB2234
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Johnnie Crutchfield
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AI Summary
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Amends 10 O.S. 2001, Section 7505-4.1 regarding adoption proceedings and parental rights termination.
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Modifies the notice of hearing requirement to include a clear statement that failure to appear, absent good cause, constitutes denial of interest in the child and may result in adoption without further notice or termination of parental rights.
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Maintains existing procedures for terminating parental rights of nonconsenting parents or putative fathers in adoption cases, with specific grounds identical to those in Section 7505-4.2.
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Preserves appellate rights and procedures, including expedited review by the Supreme Court for cases involving parental rights termination or adoption eligibility determinations.
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Takes effect November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Children; modifying contents of notice of hearing to terminate parental rights. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/2/2010