HB 1885
Juvenile justice; creating the Safeguarding Juvenile Justice Act; requiring the recording of all interactions between juveniles and certain persons; codification; effective date.
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Bill overview
The Safeguarding Juvenile Justice Act aims to improve the juvenile justice system in Oklahoma by requiring the recording of all interactions between juveniles and certain officials, such as judges and attorneys. The act also mandates the presence of trained advocates or social workers during these interactions and establishes training requirements for judges, attorneys, and court staff on appropriate behavior, grooming prevention, and reporting procedures. It also updates grievance procedures for children in detention facilities.
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