SECTION 75:15-13-29. Personnel training, Court Advocates

(a)   Prior to providing services, Court Advocates shall receive the prescribed orientation training, and training in the following:

(1)   Protective orders (i.e., the requirements for obtaining an ex parte emergency protective order and permanent protective order and an understanding of what happens after a protective order is issued);

(2)   Full faith and credit;

(3)   The court process including safety planning during this time; and

(4)   At least three (3) hours of accompanied court time with a trained court advocate that includes observation of an ex parte emergency protective order hearing and a final protective order hearing.

(b)   Compliance with 75:15-13-29 shall be determined by:

(1)   Review of program's policies and procedures;

(2)   Review of program's training records and other provided documentation of staff or volunteer training; and

(3)   Review of personnel records.

[Source: Transferred from 450:19-13-29 by SB 236 (2005), eff 7-1-05 (Editor’s Notice published at 22 Ok Reg 2667); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 339, eff 11-8-05 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2200, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1709, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16]