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This bill modifies the legal standard required for a court to grant emergency custody of a child, changing it from needing "reasonable suspicion" to needing proof by a "preponderance of the evidence" that the child is in immediate danger due to abuse or neglect, or that remaining in their home poses an imminent danger. This change applies to hearings held within two judicial days of a child being taken into protective or emergency custody, where the court must determine if the child needs immediate protection and decide on custody arrangements, while also informing parents of their rights. The bill also updates the title of the office responsible for creating affidavit forms for emergency custody hearings from "State Court Administrator" to "Administrative Director of the Courts" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1753&Session=2600