Reporting Child Abuse Mandatory In Ok.

Oklahoma
Child Abuse and Neglect
Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Professionals Required to Report
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 7103-7104; tit. 21, § 1021.4

Mandatory reporters include:
Physicians, surgeons, residents, interns, physician assistants, dentists, osteopaths, nurses, or other health care professionals
Teachers
Commercial film and photographic print processors or computer technicians
Other persons


Reporting by Other Persons
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, § 7103

Any person who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report.

Standards for Making a Report
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 7103-7104; tit. 21, § 1021.4

A report is required when:
A person has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect.
A health care professional treats the victim of what appears to be criminally injurious conduct, including, but not limited to, child physical or sexual abuse.
A health care professional attends the birth of a child who tests positive for alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance.
A commercial film and photographic print processor or computer technician has knowledge of or observes any film, photograph, video tape, negative, or slide depicting a child engaged in an act of sexual conduct.


Privileged Communications
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, § 7103

No privilege shall relieve any person from the requirement to report.

Inclusion of Reporter's Name in Report
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, § 7108

Reports may be made anonymously.

Disclosure of Reporter Identity
Citation: Ann. Stat. tit. 10, § 7109

The department shall not release the identity of the person who made the initial report unless a court orders the release of information for good cause shown.