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§ 2-1-102. Legislative intent--Construction of chapter--Purpose

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10a. Children and Juvenile Code
Article 2. Oklahoma Juvenile Code (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. General Provisions
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 2-1-102
§ 2-1-102. Legislative intent--Construction of chapter--Purpose
Currentness
It is the intent of the Legislature that Article 2 of this title shall be liberally construed, to the end that its purpose may be carried out.
The purpose of the laws relating to juveniles alleged or adjudicated to be delinquent is to promote the public safety and reduce juvenile delinquency. This purpose should be pursued through means that are fair and just, that:
1. Recognize the unique characteristics and needs of juveniles;
2. Give juveniles access to opportunities for personal and social growth;
3. Maintain the integrity of substantive law prohibiting certain behavior and developing individual responsibility for lawful behavior;
4. Provide a system relying upon individualized treatment and best practice for the rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile delinquents into society;
5. Preserve and strengthen family ties whenever possible, including improvement of home environment;
6. Remove a juvenile from the custody of parents if the welfare and safety of the juvenile or the protection of the public would otherwise be endangered;
7. Secure for any juvenile removed from the custody of parents the necessary treatment, care, guidance and discipline to assist the juvenile in becoming a responsible and productive member of society; and
8. Provide procedures through which the provisions of the law are executed and enforced and which will assure the parties fair hearings at which their rights as citizens are recognized and protected.

Credits

Laws 1995, c. 352, § 71, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from Title 10, § 7301-1.2 and amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, §§ 3, 168, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009; Laws 2013, c. 404, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 2-1-102, OK ST T. 10A § 2-1-102
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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