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OK SB731
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands Oklahoma's hearsay exception in 12 O.S. 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 with disabilities, and incapacitated persons
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Allows statements from vulnerable adults describing physical abuse, domestic abuse, neglect, sexual contact, or acts causing great bodily injury to be admitted in juvenile deprived proceedings and criminal/juvenile delinquent proceedings
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Permits vulnerable adult statements to be admitted at trial 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 abuse or crimes against the vulnerable adult themselves, or abuse/crimes the vulnerable adult witnessed against another person
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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