Children; Oklahoma Children's Code; lead agency; child abuse multidisciplinary review team; district attorney; duties; references; joint investigations; team functions; Department of Human Services; terms; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account; funds; contract; rules; Oklahoma Multidisciplinary Team Council; membership; elect; quorum; business; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account Fund; Child Abuse Training and Coordination Council; repealer; effective date.

Summary

The bill directs each Oklahoma district attorney to establish a child‑abuse multidisciplinary review team, led by a certified child‑advocacy center or another qualified agency. The team—comprising mental‑health professionals, law‑enforcement, medical staff, child‑protective services workers, and legal counsel—will jointly investigate and coordinate responses to reports of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. It also sets standards for investigation protocols, training, data reporting, and oversight.

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