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OK SB79
OK SB79Child abduction prevention; creating the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; establishing requirements and procedures for abduction prevention orders. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to child abduction prevention; creating the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act; providing short title; defining terms; providing for cooperation and communication among courts; authorizing order or petition for abduction prevention measures; authorizing certain warrant; clarifying jurisdiction over certain matters; establishing requirements for certain petition; specifying required contents of certain petition; establishing factors to determine risk of child abduction; authorizing court to consider certain evidence; requiring abduction prevention order to contain certain information; authorizing certain provisions to prevent abduction of child; authorizing order to impose certain conditions on custody or visitation; authorizing certain actions to prevent imminent abduction of child; providing for cumulative remedies; authorizing ex parte warrant for certain purposes; requiring hearing within specified time period; specifying required contents of certain warrant; authorizing order for certain search; requiring service at certain time; clarifying enforceability of certain warrants; allowing court to authorize law enforcement to take certain actions; authorizing award of costs and fees under certain circumstances; specifying duration of certain order; providing for uniformity of application and construction; clarifying application to certain federal acts; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act in Oklahoma, creating a comprehensive legal framework to prevent the wrongful removal or retention of children. The act provides courts with robust tools to protect children from potential abduction by allowing judges to issue prevention orders based on specific risk factors, such as a parent's history of domestic violence, attempts to obtain travel documents, selling property, or having strong ties to another country. The bill defines key terms like "abduction," "child," and "wrongful removal," and outlines detailed procedures for petitioning the court, including requirements for documenting potential abduction risks. Prevention measures can include travel restrictions, passport controls, requiring bond postings, mandating supervised visitation, and even authorizing law enforcement to take physical custody of a child if there is a credible imminent abduction risk. The act aims to provide a uniform approach to child abduction prevention across jurisdictions, considering factors like the potential harm to the child, difficulties of returning the child if abducted, and the reasons behind potential abduction. The prevention orders remain in effect until the child turns 18, is emancipated, or the order is modified by a court with appropriate jurisdiction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Blair (principal House author) (on 02/26/2025)
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