OK SB870

Mandatory reporting of sexual misconduct, coercive relationships, or exploitation between staff and juveniles at state-run juvenile facilities, private contractors, group homes, or county detention facilities to both facility supervisors and the Office of Juvenile System Oversight

Failure to report such incidents constitutes a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to 2 years imprisonment, or both; individuals who knowingly fail to report are deemed outside scope of employment and subject to civil liability exempt from Governmental Tort Claims Act limitations

Civil fines up to $50,000 per juvenile victim may be levied against the Office of Juvenile Affairs, county facilities, or contracting entities found negligent in preventing, investigating, or responding to sexual misconduct reports

Office of Juvenile Affairs must provide annual training on prevention, identification, and reporting of sexual misconduct for all employees, contractors, and volunteers; Office of Juvenile System Oversight must submit annual reports to legislative leadership on investigations and corrective actions

Expands access to juvenile records in cases involving allegations of physical or sexual violence against minors in custody to law enforcement, parents/guardians, attorneys, court-appointed advocates, and officers of the court conducting investigations