§22-60.31. Family justice centers

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma

Beginning on January 1, 2016, any governmental entity in a county that receives sufficient funds to implement such program may establish a family justice center to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder or dependent adult abuse and stalking to ensure that victims of abuse are able to access all needed services in one location in order to enhance victim safety and increase offender accountability. Family justice centers shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of this state, and may include, but not be limited to, the participation of law enforcement, the prosecuting authority, and an Attorney General certified victim services agency.

Added by Laws 2015, c. 389, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.