OK SB813

Modifies 43 O.S. 2001, Section 113 to clarify that children may express custody or visitation preferences in court proceedings.

Requires courts to determine if hearing a child's preference serves the child's best interest before allowing testimony, and mandates consideration of intelligent preferences from children age 12 or older.

Changes child interviews from "may be taken" to "shall be taken" in chambers without parents or attorneys present, though appointed guardians ad litem may attend and parties may submit questions for court discretion.

Requires records of in-chamber proceedings at either party's request, with transcripts sealed and accessible only if a parent appeals the custody or visitation determination.

Becomes effective November 1, 2011.