Children; Oklahoma Children's Code; term; court; hearing; information; determination; immediate release; felony; court order; evidentiary standard; effective date.

HB 1100 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code to clarify definitions of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect, while adding specific court procedures for child safety. It requires courts to immediately release a child from custody if facts indicate they are in imminent danger of harm, and establishes a new felony charge for failing to comply with such court orders. The bill directly affects courts handling child welfare cases, parents or caregivers who disregard court directives, and children facing immediate safety threats. Key provisions include defining "imminent danger" for court decisions and specifying that non-compliance with release orders becomes a criminal offense. The changes aim to streamline child safety responses without altering existing abuse definitions or child welfare standards.