Judicial training; requiring specified amount of annual training for certain judges. Effective date.

SB 1093 requires judges who handle domestic violence cases in Oklahoma to complete 8 hours of annual training focused on domestic violence dynamics, victim trauma, batterer behavior, and victim protection. The training must cover specific topics like trauma neurobiology, identifying aggressors, and evidence-based treatment for substance abuse or mental health needs. This bill directly affects judges presiding over domestic violence cases statewide, mandating annual education under the Administrative Office of the Courts. The requirement becomes effective November 1, 2025, subject to available funding.