Juvenile justice; creating the Safeguarding Juvenile Justice Act; requiring the recording of all interactions between juveniles and certain persons; codification; effective date.

HB 1885, the "Safeguarding Juvenile Justice Act," requires all interactions between juveniles and court personnel (including judges, attorneys, and officials) to be recorded visually and audibly in court proceedings, with trained advocates or social workers present during these interactions. It mandates judges handling juvenile cases to complete six hours of annual training on ethical conduct and preventing inappropriate behavior, while attorneys in juvenile cases must complete three hours of similar training yearly. The bill also updates grievance procedures for youth detained in facilities, requiring clear complaint processes and facility accessibility of these policies. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in Oklahoma's juvenile justice system, effective November 1, 2025.