HB3298

Oklahoma HB3298 establishes the Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act, governing judicial interviews of children in civil proceedings.

Oklahoma HB3298, known as the Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act, sets forth guidelines for judicial interviews of children in civil proceedings. The act defines key terms, outlines the scope, and specifies the circumstances under which a judicial officer may conduct an interview. It mandates that the judicial officer consider various factors, including the child's best interest, age, and capacity to communicate. The act requires the judicial officer to have training in interviewing children and mandates the creation of an interview record.