HB1966

Children; Oklahoma Children's Code; procedures; jury trial; waived; permanency hearing procedures; court; reunification; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1966 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to modify procedures for jury trials, establish permanency hearing requirements, and outline.

Oklahoma HB1966 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code to modify procedures for jury trials, establish permanency hearing requirements, and outline permanency plans for children in the child welfare system. The bill allows for the waiver of jury trials in certain circumstances and mandates that jury trials can only be demanded on the issue of termination of parental rights under specific conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading