The statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse, exploitation, or incest is now the 45th birthday of the alleged victim. Previously, it was within two years of the alleged act or within two years of the time the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or condition was caused by the act or that the act caused the injury for which the … [Read more...] about Change To Statute Of Limitations For Child Sexual Abuse Victims – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #8
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New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 16 – Changing The Definition Of Child Abuse
"Abuse" in the Children's Code used to mean "harm or threatened harm or failure to protect from harm or threatened harm to the health, safety, or welfare of a child by a person responsible for the child's health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation." HB 3201 removed a “failure to protect … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 16 – Changing The Definition Of Child Abuse