Child custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody. Effective date.

Summary

The bill revises 10A O.S. 2021, §1‑4‑201, so that peace officers or court employees must have reasonable suspicion supported by clear and convincing evidence of an imminent safety threat before removing a child without a court order. It also creates a joint response system, safety‑evaluation timelines, and rules for where children are placed while in emergency custody. The changes aim to protect children while limiting unnecessary removals.

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