§ 1-4-508. Immunity for testimony--Records--Statements during evaluation or treatment
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 1-4-508
§ 1-4-508. Immunity for testimony--Records--Statements during evaluation or treatment
1. The parent or legal guardian, the child's attorney, or the district attorney's office may apply for use immunity for a parent or legal guardian for in-court testimony. The in-court testimony of an immunized parent or legal guardian shall not be used against that parent or legal guardian in a criminal prosecution; provided, however, that the parent or legal guardian may be prosecuted for perjury that occurs during the testimony of the parent or legal guardian in a deprived proceeding;
3. The child's attorney or the district attorney's office may apply for use immunity for a parent or legal guardian for any statement that a parent or legal guardian makes in the course of a court-ordered psychological evaluation or treatment program to the professional designated by the Department of Human Services or authorized by the court in furtherance of the court's order. Such immunity shall attach only to those statements made during the course of the actual evaluation or treatment and specifically does not attach to statements made to Department employees, agents, or other representatives in the course of the investigation of alleged child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Credits
Laws 2009, c. 233, § 119, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 1-4-508, OK ST T. 10A § 1-4-508
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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