At any hearing pursuant to the Oklahoma Children's Code for the purpose of determining that a child in state custody is to be released from state custody, the court shall provide an opportunity to a representative of the Department of Human Services to present sworn testimony regarding the release of the child from state custody. The court, the district attorney or the attorneys for the parties may cross examine the representative of the Department of Human Services. The court shall issue written findings of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings concerning such cases shall be on the record. The failure of any court to provide an opportunity to a representative of the Department of Human Services to present the sworn testimony pursuant to this section shall be subject to immediate mandamus to an appropriate court.

Laws 1996, HB 2053, c. 200, § 8, eff. November 1, 1996.