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§ 1-8-108. Appointment of legal guardian--Appointment of guardian ad litem

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10a. Children and Juvenile Code
Article 1. Oklahoma Children's Code
Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Provisions
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 1-8-108
§ 1-8-108. Appointment of legal guardian--Appointment of guardian ad litem
Currentness
A. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem of the estate of the child when necessary for the purpose of preserving the child's property rights, securing for the child any benefits to which the child may be entitled under social security programs, insurance, claims against third parties, and otherwise, and receiving and administering such funds or property for the care and education of the child.
1. When the child is in the emergency or temporary custody of the Department of Human Services, the court may appoint an attorney or a parent as guardian ad litem of the estate of the child.
2. When a child is in the permanent legal custody of the Department, the Director shall serve as the legal guardian of the estate of the child until an attorney guardian ad litem is appointed.
B. A copy of the order appointing a guardian ad litem shall be provided to the Department.
C. When the appointment of a guardian ad litem is necessary, the appointment may be made in the deprived case; provided, the actions of the guardian ad litem shall be subject to the approval of the court with jurisdiction to adjudicate the property interests of the child.

Credits

Laws 1971, c. 248, § 1, emerg. eff. June 16, 1971. Renumbered from Title 10, § 1145 and amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, §§ 7, 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from Title 10, § 7002-2.2 and amended by Laws 2009, c. 233, §§ 15, 292, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 1-8-108, OK ST T. 10A § 1-8-108
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 277 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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