A. A pilot program to serve children at high risk of abuse and neglect shall be established by the Department of Human Services in consultation with an evaluation team created pursuant to this section if funds are available.
B. The pilot program shall:
1. Identify the populations of children at high risk of abuse and neglect and the characteristics of those children including, but not limited to, populations in which parental drug and/or alcohol abuse, mental illness, mental and/or physical disability, and domestic abuse are an issue;
2. Develop and design programs to provide services to children at high risk of abuse and neglect;
3. Develop methods for coordinating state and local services to assist high risk children and their families;
4. Allow and provide for participation of both urban and rural concerns in developing and designing such programs;
5. Monitor, evaluate, and review the programs implemented to serve populations of children at high risk of abuse and neglect; and
6. Include such other areas, programs, services, and information deemed necessary by the Department to provide a comprehensive assessment of the needs and programs necessary to provide assistance to children at high risk of abuse and neglect.
C. An evaluation team shall determine the effectiveness of the pilot program, and make a report to the Legislature and to the Department annually for as long as the program is funded. Such report shall cover:
1. Effective programs that will serve children that are at high risk of abuse and neglect;
2. Statewide expansion of programs;
3. Funding sources;
4. Training of professionals to serve such populations;
5. Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing continued effectiveness of such programs;
6. Special needs of children at risk of abuse and neglect from parental addiction to drugs and alcohol and parental mental illness and mental and/or physical disability and from domestic abuse; and
7. Recommendations regarding the issuance of grants and contracts for serving such high-risk populations.
D. The evaluation team shall consist of not more than two representatives from the following entities who have expertise in child abuse prevention or a related field and who have an understanding of program evaluation techniques:
1. The Department of Human Services;
2. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services;
3. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth;
4. The Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission;
5. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy;
6. The Oklahoma Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association;
7. The University of Oklahoma; and
8. Oklahoma State University.
E. 1. Upon receipt of recommendations from the evaluation team established pursuant to this section, which indicate that the expansion of the pilot project on a statewide basis would be economically feasible and practical, the Commission for Human Services shall promulgate rules for developing a statewide program serving populations of children at high risk of abuse and neglect, provided funding is available for such expansion.
2. Upon promulgation of rules by the Commission, the provisions of this section shall become effective statewide.
F. The Department may:
1. Contract for services necessary to carry out the duties of the Department pursuant to the provisions of this section; and
2. Accept the services of volunteer workers or consultants and reimburse them for their necessary expenses pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 356, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 2001. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 64, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7004-1.7 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 300, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
Structure Oklahoma Statutes
Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code
§10A-1-1-101. Short title - Subsequent enactments - Article, chapter and part captions.
§10A-1-1-102. Recognition of duties, rights and interests – Legislative intent.
§10A-1-1-104. Jurisdiction to enforce Oklahoma Children's Code.
§10A-1-2-102. See the following versions:
§10A-1-2-102v1. Department of Human Services – Required actions for reports of child abuse.
§10A-1-2-103. Judicial authority to request investigation.
§10A-1-2-104. Immunity from civil and criminal liability - Presumption.
§10A-1-2-106. Notice to person being investigated.
§10A-1-2-107. Disclosure of information.
§10A-1-2-108. Central registry for child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and neglect.
§10A-1-2-110. Abandonment of child in voluntary placement.
§10A-1-2-111. Pilot program to improve socioeconomic outcomes for children in state custody.
§10A-1-3-101. Authorization to consent to medical or dental care.
§10A-1-3-102. Medical care and treatment – Definitions – Authorization and consent.
§10A-1-3-104. Safety plan monitor – Authorization of medical or dental treatment.
§10A-1-4-101. Jurisdiction – Venue – Residence of child – Transfer of proceedings.
§10A-1-4-202. Written notification of emergency custody hearing.
§10A-1-4-203. Emergency custody hearing – Affidavit – Notice to relatives.
§10A-1-4-204. Placement preferences.
§10A-1-4-206. Restraining order - Hearing.
§10A-1-4-207. Immediate assumption of custody to protect child's health or welfare.
§10A-1-4-208. Standardized assessment for children taken into custody.
§10A-1-4-302. Amendment of petition – Postadjudication petition.
§10A-1-4-303. Summons - Contents – Waiver of service.
§10A-1-4-304. Service of summons.
§10A-1-4-306. Appointment of counsel - Guardians ad litem - Court-appointed special advocates.
§10A-1-4-501. District attorney to act as petitioner.
§10A-1-4-503. Conduct of hearings.
§10A-1-4-504. Alternative dispute resolution.
§10A-1-4-505. Admissibility of prerecorded statements of child who is victim of abuse.
§10A-1-4-506. Taking testimony of child age 12 or under in room other than courtroom - Recording.
§10A-1-4-507. Admissibility of evidence.
§10A-1-4-508. Immunity for testimony – Records – Statements during evaluation or treatment.
§10A-1-4-601. Adjudication hearing.
§10A-1-4-602. Allegations of petition not supported by evidence.
§10A-1-4-603. Order of adjudication finding child to be deprived.
§10A-1-4-701. Reimbursements and costs by parents able to pay.
§10A-1-4-702. Deprived child - Paternity - Support.
§10A-1-4-703. Examination of child – Investigation of home conditions.
§10A-1-4-704. Individualized service plan.
§10A-1-4-706. Dispositional hearing.
§10A-1-4-707. Dispositional orders - Determinations.
§10A-1-4-708. Deprivation based on repeated absence from school.
§10A-1-4-709. Permanent guardianship.
§10A-1-4-711. Motion for modification or termination of a permanent guardianship.
§10A-1-4-712. Authority to establish family drug court – Procedures.
§10A-1-4-713. Family drug court assessment.
§10A-1-4-714. Family drug court program eligibility.
§10A-1-4-715. Family drug court judge - Powers.
§10A-1-4-716. Family drug court costs – Family Drug Court Revolving Fund.
§10A-1-4-801. Stay pending review of release order.
§10A-1-4-802. Hearing to determine release of child from state custody.
§10A-1-4-803. Placement of child in the custody of the Department of Human Services.
§10A-1-4-804. Notification of movement of child in the custody of Department of Human Services.
§10A-1-4-805. Change in foster or group home placement.
§10A-1-4-806. Trial home reunification.
§10A-1-4-807.1. Emergency hearings.
§10A-1-4-808. Review hearing report - Child's access to counsel.
§10A-1-4-809. Findings establishing that reasonable efforts to reunify child are not required.
§10A-1-4-810. Permanency meeting and reports.
§10A-1-4-811. Permanency hearing and findings.
§10A-1-4-812. Determination of eligibility of foster parent to adopt.
§10A-1-4-813. Postadoption agreements with birth relatives.
§10A-1-4-814. Modification of decrees or orders.
§10A-1-4-901. Filing of petition or motion for termination of parental rights.
§10A-1-4-902. Termination motion or petition by district attorney.
§10A-1-4-903. Order to terminate parent-child legal relationship – Show cause.
§10A-1-4-904. Termination of parental rights in certain situations.
§10A-1-4-905. Notice of hearing to terminate parental rights.
§10A-1-4-906. Effect of termination of parental rights.
§10A-1-4-907. Vesting authority to consent to adoption.
§10A-1-4-909. Application by child to reinstate parental rights.
§10A-1-5-101. Appeal of order or decree.
§10A-1-5-102. Initial of child's surname required in court opinions.
§10A-1-6-101. Court to make and keep records - Definitions.
§10A-1-6-102. Confidential records.
§10A-1-6-103. Inspection of records without court order.
§10A-1-6-104. Redaction of other children's information.
§10A-1-6-105. Disclosure of certain information in cases of death or near-death of a child
§10A-1-6-106. Filing of social records with the court.
§10A-1-6-107. Confidentiality - Violation - Penalty.
§10A-1-6-108. Maintenance of records.
§10A-1-7-101. Duties and rights of persons or agencies receiving custody - Exception.
§10A-1-7-102. Responsibility for deprived children.
§10A-1-7-103. Department of Human Services - Additional duties and powers.
§10A-1-7-104. Information to accompany child placed outside child's home – Passport Program.
§10A-1-7-105. Rules, policies and procedures regarding children in Department custody.
§10A-1-7-106. Placement of child into foster care.
§10A-1-7-107. Placement with siblings – Contact and visitation with siblings.
§10A-1-7-108. Liability for costs voluntarily expended by foster parent.
§10A-1-7-109. Foster placements - License or authorization - Exception.
§10A-1-7-110. Grounds for determination of placement.
§10A-1-7-112. Voluntary foster care placement.
§10A-1-7-113. Visitation requirements for the Department of Human Services or child-placing agency.
§10A-1-7-114. Foster parent eligibility assessment – Completion and costs - Reimbursement.
§10A-1-7-115. Emergency placement home - Criminal records check.
§10A-1-7-116. Notice to placement agencies when a child in custody becomes eligible for adoption.
§10A-1-8-104. Mileage fees and witness reimbursement.
§10A-1-8-106. Applicability of the Oklahoma Minor Identification Act.
§10A-1-8-107. Order for transportation of child by sheriff's office - Reimbursement.
§10A-1-8-108. Appointment of legal guardian – Appointment of guardian ad litem.
§10A-1-8-110. Falsification of documents relating to deprived children proceedings - Penalties.
§10A-1-8-111. Annual credit report for youth in custody.
§10A-1-9-101. Community-based programs.
§10A-1-9-102. Multidisciplinary teams - Intervention in reports of abuse or neglect - Duties.
§10A-1-9-103. Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account.
§10A-1-9-103a. Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Account (CAMTA) Fund.
§10A-1-9-103b. CAMTA Fund – Administration – Purpose - Contents of Fund.
§10A-1-9-104. Allocation of monies in Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account.
§10A-1-9-104a. Contract with eligible providers.
§10A-1-9-104b. Promulgation of rules.
§10A-1-9-105. Program planning and monitoring.
§10A-1-9-106. Kinship Foster Care Program.
§10A-1-9-107. Successful Adulthood Act - Short title - Purpose.
§10A-1-9-108. Pilot program to serve children at high risk of abuse and neglect.
§10A-1-9-109. Performance-based incentive compensation program for child welfare specialists.
§10A-1-9-110. Community-based services and care for deprived children - Grants and contracts.
§10A-1-9-111. Management, operation and use of children’s shelters.
§10A-1-9-112.1. Investigation of reported abuse or neglect - Written response.
§10A-1-9-112. Office of Client Advocacy.
§10A-1-9-113. Provision of shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of domestic abuse.
§10A-1-9-115. Foster parent associations - State agencies to cooperate and promote development.
§10A-1-9-116.1. Liability of foster parent.
§10A-1-9-116. Foster parent training and continuing education.
§10A-1-9-117. Allegations against employees of Department or child-placing agency by foster parent.
§10A-1-9-119.1. Rights of children being served by Child Welfare Services.
§10A-1-9-119. Statement of foster parent's rights.
§10A-1-9-120. Grievance procedures for foster parents.
§10A-1-9-122. Supported guardianship program.
§10A-1-9-123. Policies and procedures for children and youth at risk of sex trafficking.
§10A-1-9-124. Zero to Three Court Program.
§10A-2-1-102. Legislative intent - Construction of chapter - Purpose.
§10A-2-2-102. Personal jurisdiction.
§10A-2-2-104.1. Diversion services.
§10A-2-2-104. Preliminary inquiry - Petition.
§10A-2-2-105. Order removing child from home prohibited absent certain determinations.
§10A-2-2-106. Petition - Subsequent pleadings - Amended petitions.
§10A-2-2-107. Summons – Warrant - Service.
§10A-2-2-108. Examination by health care professionals - Order for treatment.
§10A-2-2-301. Conduct of interrogations - Appointment of counsel - Guardians ad litem.
§10A-2-2-401.3. Motion for determination of competency - Competency evaluation.
§10A-2-2-401.4. Credentialed forensic evaluators - Exceptions.
§10A-2-2-401.5. Competency evaluation report.
§10A-2-2-401.6. Competency hearing.
§10A-2-2-401.7. Court responses to competency determination.
§10A-2-2-402. Conduct of adjudicative hearings.
§10A-2-2-403. Preliminary hearing.
§10A-2-2-404. Deferral of delinquency adjudication proceedings.
§10A-2-2-501. Dispositional hearings.
§10A-2-2-502. Recommendation for disposition - Probation - Risk and needs assessment tools.
§10A-2-2-503. Disposition orders - Revocation, modification and redisposition.
§10A-2-2-504. Periodic review of disposition orders.
§10A-2-2-505. Juvenile drug court program.
§10A-2-2-506. Juvenile drug court investigation – Report - Eligibility.
§10A-2-2-507. Juvenile drug court program – Final eligibility hearing – Admittance into program.
§10A-2-2-508. Juvenile drug court program – Periodic review, progress reports and hearings.
§10A-2-2-701. Summons - Bench warrants - Obligations of parent, legal guardian, or custodian.
§10A-2-2-703. Expenses for care and maintenance of child.
§10A-2-2-801. Procedures and requirements for placement of adjudicated children.
§10A-2-2-802. Termination of parental rights.
§10A-2-2-803. Review and assessment of children committed to Office of Juvenile Affairs.
§10A-2-2-804. Child in need of mental health treatment.
§10A-2-3-103. Temporary detention - Transportation - Certification of juvenile detention facilities.
§10A-2-3-105. Grievance process for children.
§10A-2-4-101. Juvenile bureau and citizens' advisory committee.
§10A-2-4-102. Director and other personnel.
§10A-2-4-103. Administrative work of court - Uniformity of procedures and care.
§10A-2-4-104. Investigations and reports - Legal proceedings.
§10A-2-4-105. Arrests - Service of process.
§10A-2-4-106. Transportation of juveniles - Expenses.
§10A-2-4-107. Salaries and expenses - Offices and equipment.
§10A-2-4-108. Detention and group homes.
§10A-2-4-109. Citizens' advisory committee.
§10A-2-4-110. Appointment of personnel for Juvenile Docket of district court.
§10A-2-5-201. Short title - Youthful Offender Act.
§10A-2-5-202. Definitions – Purpose – Legislative intent.
§10A-2-5-203. Court proceedings - Jurisdiction.
§10A-2-5-205. Certification as youthful offender or juvenile.
§10A-2-5-206A. Motion for certification as a juvenile - Certification study - Guidelines.
§10A-2-5-207A. Motion for imposition of adult sentence - Certification study - Guidelines.
§10A-2-5-209A. Youthful offender review hearing - Extended jurisdiction.
§10A-2-5-211. Commitment to Department of Corrections - Judgment and sentence.
§10A-2-5-301. Educational needs during confinement or incarceration.
§10A-2-6-101. Court to keep records - Definitions.
§10A-2-6-102. Confidential juvenile records.
§10A-2-6-103. Confidentiality of social records.
§10A-2-6-104. Inspection and disclosure of confidential records without court order.
§10A-2-6-105. Inspection and disclosure of juvenile court records without court order.
§10A-2-6-106. Inspection and disclosure of Office of Juvenile Affairs records without court order.
§10A-2-6-107. Fingerprinting of persons under 18.
§10A-2-6-109. Expungement of juvenile court record.
§10A-2-6-110. Procedures for providing certain records to sheriffs - Confidentiality.
§10A-2-7-101. Board of Juvenile Affairs - Members - Duties and responsibilities.
§10A-2-7-201. Executive Director - Qualifications - Powers and duties.
§10A-2-7-202. Creation of office - Powers and duties.
§10A-2-7-203. Agreement with Supreme Court.
§10A-2-7-302. Division of Advocate Defender - Advocate General - Duties and responsibilities.
§10A-2-7-303. Community-based programs.
§10A-2-7-304. Financial agreements.
§10A-2-7-307. Cooperative agreements with Department of Human Services.
§10A-2-7-309. Department planning process for services to children and youth.
§10A-2-7-310. Defining services and programs.
§10A-2-7-401. Juvenile Detention Improvement Revolving Fund.
§10A-2-7-402. Court and hearing costs of Office of Juvenile Affairs - Special agency account.
§10A-2-7-501. Intake and probation services - Services related to juvenile offenders.
§10A-2-7-503. Delinquent children - Intent of Legislature - Powers and duties of Office.
§10A-2-7-504. Discharge of children adjudicated delinquent – Retention of custody and jurisdiction.
§10A-2-7-603. Rules, policies and procedures required in facilities.
§10A-2-7-604. Physical force, when authorized - Mechanical restraints – Chemical agents.
§10A-2-7-605. Run away or AWOL from a staff secure or nonsecure placement.
§10A-2-7-606. Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center - Supervision, management and control.
§10A-2-7-607. Lloyd E. Rader Children's Center - Administration and control.
§10A-2-7-609. Facilities and residential programs – Legislative intent.
§10A-2-7-611. Secure facilities - Certification - Violations.
§10A-2-7-612. Office of Juvenile Affairs - Sale of surplus real estate.
§10A-2-7-613. Office of Juvenile Affairs - Foster care.
§10A-2-7-614. Foster care - Requirement of licensing standards.
§10A-2-7-615. Foster care - Contract requirements.
§10A-2-7-616. Board of Juvenile Affairs - Charter school
§10A-2-7-617. Certification for secure detention center - Criminal history records search
§10A-2-7-618. Construction strategy for campus modifications - Best-value option.
§10A-2-7-619. Public/private partnership - Authority to sell OJA campus property.
§10A-2-7-701. Short title - Purpose - Intent.
§10A-2-7-704. Eligibility for contracts - Contract criteria - Duties of recipients.
§10A-2-7-801. Juvenile Offender Victim Restitution Work Program.
§10A-2-7-802. Juvenile Justice Public Works Program.
§10A-2-7-901. Juvenile Offender Tracking Program - Purpose.
§10A-2-7-903. Juvenile Offender Tracking Program - Components.
§10A-2-7-904. Implementation of Program - Duties of state and local agencies.
§10A-2-8-102. Juvenile sex offender defined.
§10A-2-8-103. Juvenile sex offender registry - Information included.
§10A-2-8-104. Application register - Criteria for qualifying - Court order.
§10A-2-8-105. Juvenile sex offenders ordered to probation - Notification of duty to register.
§10A-2-8-106. Annual registration - Notification of change of name and address.
§10A-2-8-107. Failure to register or provide notification of change of name or address.
§10A-2-8-108. Transfer of registration to adult sex offender registry - Petition.
§10A-2-8-109. Juveniles not subject to act.
§10A-2-8-110. Disclosure of information - Immunity from liability.
§10A-2-8-112. Rules, procedures, and forms.
§10A-2-8-221. Transmission of obscenity and child pornography.
§10A-2-8-222. Intoxicating beverages or low-point beer - Possession by persons under age 21.
§10A-2-9-104. Interstate Commission for Juveniles.
§10A-2-9-105. Interstate Commission - Powers and duties.
§10A-2-9-106. Interstate Commission - Organization and operation.
§10A-2-9-107. Interstate Commission - Rulemaking.
§10A-2-9-108. Interstate Commission - Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution.
§10A-2-9-111. Compacting states - Effective date - Amendment.
§10A-2-9-112. Withdrawal - Default - Termination - Judicial enforcement.
§10A-2-9-113. Severability and construction.
§10A-2-9-114. Binding effect - Other laws.
§10A-2-9-115. Appointing authority - Compact administrator.
§10A-2-9-116. State Council for Interstate Juveniles Supervision.
§10A-2-10-101. Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program - Purpose.