§ 1-7-103. Department of Human Services--Additional duties and powers
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 1-7-103
§ 1-7-103. Department of Human Services--Additional duties and powers
In providing for the care and treatment of such children, the Department shall:
In determining any placement for a child who has been removed from the custody of a custodial parent and placed with the Department in emergency custody, priority shall be given by the Department to the placement of such child with the noncustodial parent of the child unless such placement is not in the best interest of the child,
b. if ordered by the court, provide supervision of children alleged to be deprived who are placed by the court in the custody of a parent, relative, or other responsible person. Such supervision shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department and shall not exceed the period allowed for the filing of a petition or, if a petition is filed, the period authorized by the court,
f. provide or prescribe treatment services for the family of an alleged deprived child placed in the emergency custody of the Department if such services are voluntarily requested and the family is otherwise eligible under applicable law and rules promulgated by the Commission for the services offered, and
a. shall review and assess each child to determine the type of placement and services consistent with the needs of the child in the nearest geographic proximity to the home of the child as possible. In making the review, the Department may use any facilities, public or private, which aid in the assessment,
c. may return a deprived child to the home of the parent or legal guardian from whom the child was removed with prior approval of the court, or place the child in the home of a noncustodial parent, in a foster care home, in a children's shelter, in a group home, in an independent living program, or in any licensed facility established for the care of children,
D. The Department has the authority to consent to travel for a child in its custody outside the jurisdiction of the court, except that court approval is required for travel outside of the United States. Permission for school or organizational activities requiring consent and not prohibited by Department rule may be given by the foster parent.
Credits
Laws 1968, c. 282, § 404, eff. Jan. 13, 1969; Laws 1982, c. 312, § 38, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1984, c. 263, § 15, operative July 1, 1984; Laws 1989, c. 353, § 1, emerg. eff. June 3, 1989; Laws 1990, c. 238, § 11, emerg. eff. May 21, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 298, § 37, eff. July 1, 1993. Renumbered from Title 10, § 1404 and amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, §§ 47, 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Laws 1997, c. 386, § 8, emerg. eff. June 10, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 421, § 28, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998; Laws 2001, c. 141, § 4, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from Title 10, § 7004-1.1 and amended by Laws 2009, c. 233, §§ 60, 277, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Laws 2009, c. 338, § 8, eff. July 1, 2009.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 1-7-103, OK ST T. 10A § 1-7-103
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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