Oklahoma HB1164 mandates the Department of Human Services to restore custody and return records to parents within 72 hours if criminal charges are.
Oklahoma HB1164, the Protect Families from Government Overreach Act, requires the Department of Human Services to restore custody and return all records to parents within 72 hours if criminal charges against them are resolved favorably. The act emphasizes the importance of due process and familial association, aiming to minimize emotional and psychological harm from unnecessary separation. It also mandates the expungement of related records and allows for exceptions if ongoing risks to the child exist. Noncompliance may result in audits, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions.
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