Children; Oklahoma Children's Code; lead agency; child abuse multidisciplinary review team; district attorney; duties; references; joint investigations; team functions; Department of Human Services; terms; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account; funds; contract; rules; Oklahoma Multidisciplinary Team Council; membership; elect; quorum; business; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account Fund; Child Abuse Training and Coordination Council; repealer; effective date.

HB 3637 requires each Oklahoma district attorney to establish a child abuse multidisciplinary review team in their county or neighboring counties, led by a certified child advocacy center or approved agency. The teams must develop joint investigation protocols for child sexual/physical abuse cases, minimize trauma for child victims, eliminate duplicated efforts, and identify community service gaps. The bill creates a Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Council to oversee teams, approve freestanding teams, conduct annual reviews, and mandate public annual reports on child death/near-death case reviews. It directly affects district attorneys, law enforcement, child welfare staff, medical personnel, and child advocacy centers involved in abuse investigations.