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OK SB731
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands Oklahoma's hearsay exception in Section 2803.1 to include statements made by "vulnerable adults" as defined in Title 43A, Section 10-103, in addition to children under 16, children 16+ with disabilities, and incapacitated persons
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Allows statements from vulnerable adults describing physical abuse, domestic abuse, neglect, sexual contact, and other specified crimes to be admitted in juvenile deprived proceedings, criminal and juvenile delinquent proceedings, preliminary hearings, and probation revocation hearings
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Permits such statements in criminal and juvenile trials if the vulnerable adult testifies, is unavailable under statutory requirements, or if the court determines the statement is nontestimonial
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Applies to statements describing acts committed against the vulnerable adult or acts the vulnerable adult witnessed against others
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Evidence Code; modifying certain hearsay exception to include statements by vulnerable adults. Effective date.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
5/14/2025