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OK SB1886

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals 10 O.S. 2011, Section 1-4-502, which currently allows jury trials in parental rights termination cases

  • Eliminates the option for parents to choose between jury trial and bench trial in termination of parental rights proceedings

  • Contains legislative findings that Oklahoma is one of only six states allowing jury trials in such cases and that removing this option would expedite placement of children in stable environments

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Termination of parental rights; repealing provision related to jury trial. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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