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§ 1-9-112.1. Investigation of reported abuse or neglect--Written response

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10a. Children and Juvenile Code
Article 1. Oklahoma Children's Code
Chapter 9. Programs, Contracts and Administrative Provisions
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 1-9-112.1
§ 1-9-112.1. Investigation of reported abuse or neglect--Written response
Currentness
A. In addition to the requirements of Section 1-9-112 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, the investigation report of the Office of Client Advocacy concerning a report of abuse or neglect of a child in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services shall also be submitted to the Children and Family Services Division Director, or designee, within thirty (30) days from the date of the referral.
B. The Office of Client Advocacy investigation of a report of abuse or neglect of a child in the custody of the Department shall result in a written response within thirty (30) days from the date of the referral stating one of the following findings:
1. “Substantiated” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody and based upon some credible evidence, that child abuse or neglect occurred;
2. “Unsubstantiated” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody, that insufficient evidence exists to fully determine whether child abuse or neglect occurred; or
3. “Ruled out” means the Office of Client Advocacy has determined, after an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect of a child in Department of Human Services custody, that no child abuse or neglect occurred.

Credits

Laws 2012, c. 353, § 8, eff. Jan. 1, 2013.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 1-9-112.1, OK ST T. 10A § 1-9-112.1
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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