Bill > HB3484

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Children's Code by changing the evidentiary standard for determining if a child is in need of immediate protection or in imminent danger from a "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence," meaning a higher level of proof is required. It also introduces a new review hearing requirement within fifteen days of a child being taken into protective or emergency custody, during which the court must determine if there is clear and convincing evidence of abuse or neglect, or if the child is in imminent danger; if not, the child must be released to their parent or guardian within forty-eight hours, and all records of the alleged complaints must be expunged. Furthermore, the bill mandates that if a review hearing is not held at least every six months after a child's removal from home, the child must be released to their parent or guardian.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3484&Session=2600