Bill Summary: SB 1300

• Amends 43 O.S. 2011, Section 107.3 to establish a Guardian Ad Litem Training Task Force responsible for creating a standardized Guardian Ad Litem Operating Manual by June 1, 2013.

• Task force composed of 16 members including legislators, judges, child development psychologists, domestic relations attorneys, and Oklahoma Bar Association leadership appointed by specified authorities.

• Requires the task force to develop best practices standards, forms, and procedures for guardian ad litem representation in domestic relations cases and make them electronically available to district courts.

• Specifies guardian ad litem responsibilities including document review, advocating for children's best interests, monitoring cases throughout proceedings, and preparing written reports with conclusions and recommendations.

• Effective date is November 1, 2012.