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OK HB1922
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Jordan
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AI Summary
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Amends 12 O.S. 2011, Section 667 to update gender-neutral language regarding legislative continuances in civil proceedings.
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Mandates court grant continuances for parties or their attorneys serving in the Oklahoma Legislature or within 30 days after legislative adjournment, with no judicial discretion to deny except as specified in subsection B.
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Allows courts to hold ex parte hearings for emergency custody or protective order cases when a party or their attorney is a legislature member, if the court finds sufficient grounds.
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Requires a review hearing to be scheduled for the following Friday when the Oklahoma Legislature is not in session and be placed as the first item on the court docket.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; allowing court to hold ex parte hearing for emergency custody and protective orders; effective date.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2015