Emergency custody of children; requiring the state to notify counsel prior to requesting emergency order in certain circumstances. Effective date.

SB 1752 requires Oklahoma state attorneys to notify a child's legal representative before seeking an emergency custody order when the parent, guardian, or custodian is already represented by counsel. This applies specifically when the state knows a legal representative is involved in the case. The law mandates that the state provide the attorney with a reasonable opportunity to participate before requesting the court issue the emergency order. It does not change the circumstances that justify emergency custody (such as imminent safety threats) but adds a procedural step to ensure legal representation can be heard early in the process.