Oklahoma SB1909 modifies the Oklahoma Children’s Code to ensure impartial medical evaluations in child abuse cases.
Oklahoma SB1909 introduces a blind, randomized selection process for medical evaluators in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect. This aims to prevent bias and doctor shopping by the Department of Human Services. The Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts must implement this system and maintain an audit system documenting interactions between Department of Human Services personnel, consulting pediatricians, and child abuse specialists.
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