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OK SB2175
Bill
AI Summary
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Clarifies that parents, legal guardians, or custodians must be advised in writing of their right to attorney representation at court hearings, specifically including the emergency custody hearing itself
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Permits parents, legal guardians, or custodians to continue (postpone) the emergency custody hearing for up to 10 days to allow time to apply for indigent counsel, hire an attorney, or prepare rebuttal evidence
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Updates statutory language by changing "State Court Administrator" to "Administrative Director of the Courts" to reflect current terminology
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Amends 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-203, which governs emergency custody hearings that must occur within 2 judicial days of a child being taken into protective or emergency custody
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Emergency custody of children; clarifying when a court must advise a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of certain rights. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/3/2026