OK SB2097

Amends the definition of "delinquent child or juvenile" to require a child be at least 12 years old at the time of the offense to be adjudicated as delinquent for most crimes

Children under 12 who commit serious offenses (murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, rape, forcible sodomy, rape by instrumentation) remain within juvenile court jurisdiction and may still be adjudicated as delinquent wards of the court

Adds a new category under "child in need of supervision" for children under 12 who commit acts that would constitute a felony or serious misdemeanor if committed by an older child, but cannot be adjudicated delinquent due to their age

Allows the state to initiate mental health treatment proceedings or supervision proceedings for children under 12 whose conduct would otherwise warrant delinquency jurisdiction

Effective date: November 1, 2026