§ 40.1. Purpose--Policy of state
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10. Children
10 Okl.St.Ann. § 40.1
§ 40.1. Purpose--Policy of state
The purpose of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act is the clarification of state policies and procedures regarding the implementation by the State of Oklahoma of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, P.L. 95-608.1 It shall be the policy of the state to recognize that Indian tribes and nations have a valid governmental interest in Indian children regardless of whether or not said children are in the physical or legal custody of an Indian parent or Indian custodian at the time state proceedings are initiated. It shall be the policy of the state to cooperate fully with Indian tribes in Oklahoma in order to ensure that the intent and provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act are enforced.
Credits
Laws 1982, c. 107, § 2, emerg. eff. April 6, 1982; Laws 1994, c. 30, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Footnotes
25 U.S.C.A. § 1901 et seq.
10 Okl. St. Ann. § 40.1, OK ST T. 10 § 40.1
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 3 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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