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Rule JV 3. Confidentiality in Juvenile Cases

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Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Fourteenth Judicial District [Tulsa and Pawnee Counties]
Juvenile Rules
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule JV 3
Rule JV 3. Confidentiality in Juvenile Cases
1. News media and judges should work together with confidence in and respect for each other;
2. News media are welcome to attend Juvenile Court sessions but should not disclose names or identifying data of participants unless authorized by the court;
3. Names may be used if alleged juvenile offenders are remanded for criminal prosecution in an adult criminal court;
4. Responsibility for developing public interest and understanding of the child, the community, and the Court must be shared by the Judge and the news media;
5. Official records may be inspected only with the assigned Judge's consent unless prohibited by statute;
6. Confidential reports are not open to inspection except at the express order of the assigned Judge;
7. The assigned Judge, in the exercise of discretion, may release the name or other identifying information of a juvenile offender;
8. Statutory and ethical rules concerning the release of information in juvenile proceedings should be followed [10 O.S. ยงยง 7005-1.1 et seq.];
9. If an alleged act of delinquency is publicized, the news media may be informed of the final disposition of the case;
10. News media should bear in mind that a juvenile matter may ultimately be handled as a criminal case;
11. News media should recognize its responsibility to report events in a general manner without disclosing names or addresses where some matters are of sufficient public interest and could serve as a deterrent to others. [Okla. Publ. Co. v. District Court, 555 P.2d 1286 (Okla. 1976).]

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[Adopted effective February 6, 2003.]
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule JV 3, OK R 14 DIST CT Rule JV 3
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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