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OK HB1834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Seneca Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Juvenile Code Section 2-2-101 to regulate procedures for taking children into custody for delinquency or supervision cases
  • Requires employees of the Office of Juvenile Affairs or county juvenile bureaus to inquire during intake whether a child has American Indian lineage or ancestry that would make them eligible for tribal membership or citizenship
  • Mandates notification of the child's primary tribe or nation of membership within three (3) judicial days if American Indian ancestry is determined
  • Requires that all information and records related to taking a child into custody remain confidential and not be open to public inspection or disclosure
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Children and juvenile code; taking a child into custody; providing notification requirement under certain circumstances; effective date.

Children

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2015

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2015
Children, Youth, and Family Services2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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