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10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-809 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-809. Findings establishing that reasonable efforts to reunify child are not required.

|A. At any time prior to or following the adjudicatory hearing the court, on its own motion or upon the motion of a party, may find that reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of a child from home or to reunify the child and family are not required if the court determines, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that: |1. The parent or legal guardian of the child, who is an infant age twelve (12) months or younger, has abandoned the child;2. The parent or legal guardian of the child has:a.committed murder or manslaughter of any child,b.aided or abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit the murder or manslaughter of any child,c.committed a felony assault upon any child that resulted in the child receiving serious bodily injury, ord.subjected any child to aggravated circumstances including, but not limited to, heinous and shocking abuse or heinous and shocking neglect;3. The parental rights of a parent to the child's sibling have been terminated involuntarily;4. The parent has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed sexual abuse against the child or another child of the parent; or5. The parent is required to register with a sex offender registry pursuant to Section 113(a) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, 42 U.S.C., Section 16913(a).B. The court shall conduct a permanency hearing within thirty (30) days of a determination by the court that any of the conditions specified in subsection A of this section exist. Reasonable efforts shall be made to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan.Added by Laws 1998, c. 421, § 14, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 374, § 15, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 32, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-4.6 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 255, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 353, § 5, emerg. eff. June 8, 2012.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-812 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-812. Determination of eligibility of foster parent to adopt.

|A. During any permanency hearing, if it is determined by the court that a child should be placed for adoption, the foster parent of the child shall be considered eligible to adopt the child, if the foster parent meets established eligibility requirements pursuant to this section. |B. If the child has resided with a foster parent for at least one (1) year, the court shall give great weight to the foster parent in the adoption consideration for the child unless there is an existing loving emotional bond with a relative of the child by blood or marriage who is willing, able, and eligible to adopt the child.C. In making such determination, the court shall consider whether the child has become integrated into the foster family to the extent that the child's familial identity is with the foster family, and whether the foster family is able and willing permanently to treat the child as a member of the family. The court shall consider, without limitation:1. The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the child and the relatives of the child, and the child's ties with the foster family;2. The capacity and disposition of the child's relatives as compared with that of the foster family to give the child love, affection, and guidance and to continue the education of the child;3. The length of time a child has lived in a stable, satisfactory foster home and the desirability of the child's continuing to live in that environment;4. The physical and mental health of the relatives of the child as compared with that of the foster family;5. The experiences of the child in the home, school, and community, both when with the parents from whom the child was removed and when with the foster family;6. The age and preference of the child;7. The long-term best interests of the child; and8. Any other factor considered by the court to be relevant to a particular placement of the child.Added by Laws 1998, c. 414, § 18, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 75, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 46, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-5.6h of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 258, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-814 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-814. Modification of decrees or orders.

|Any decree or order made pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Children's Code may be modified by the court at any time; provided, however, that an order terminating parental rights shall not be modified. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 118, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 257, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1979; Laws 1981, c. 238, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1981; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 34, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1118 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7003-6.1 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 260, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-901 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-901. Filing of petition or motion for termination of parental rights.

|A. A petition or motion for termination of parental rights may be filed independently by either the district attorney or the attorney of a child alleged to be or adjudicated deprived. |B. A petition or motion for termination of parental rights shall be filed by the district attorney for those petitions or motions required to be filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-902 of this title.C. If a child's attorney files a petition or motion for the termination of the parental rights of the parents of the child, the district attorney shall join in the petition or motion for those petitions or motions required to be filed by the district attorney pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-902 of this title, unless an exception to filing exists.Added by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 39, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 8, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1405 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 421, § 5, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 16, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7002-3.1 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 261, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-903 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-903. Order to terminate parent-child legal relationship – Show cause.

|If the court finds from the information presented by the Department of Human Services that the permanency plan for the child should be adoption, the court may order the district attorney to show cause why it should not file a petition or motion to terminate the parent-child legal relationship pursuant to Section 1-4-903 of this title. Good cause may include, but need not be limited to, any of the following conditions: |1. At the option of the Department or by order of the court, the child is properly being cared for by a relative;2. The Department has documented a compelling reason for determining that filing a petition to terminate parental rights would not serve the best interests of the child; or3. The state has not provided to the family of the child, consistent with the time period in the state case plan, such services as the state deems necessary for the safe return of the child to the child’s home, if reasonable efforts are required to be made with respect to the child.Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 128, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-906 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-906. Effect of termination of parental rights.

|A. The termination of parental rights terminates the parent-child relationship, including: |1. The parent's right to the custody of the child;2. The parent's right to visit the child;3. The parent's right to control the child's training and education;4. The parent's right to apply for guardianship of the child;5. The necessity for the parent to consent to the adoption of the child;6. The parent's right to the earnings of the child; and7. The parent's right to inherit from or through the child.Provided, that nothing herein shall in any way affect the right of the child to inherit from the parent.B. 1. Except for adoptions as provided in paragraph 3 of this subsection, termination of parental rights shall not terminate the duty of either parent to support his or her minor child.2. Any order terminating parental rights shall indicate that the duty of the parent to support his or her minor child will not be terminated unless the child is subsequently adopted as provided by paragraph 3 of this subsection.3. Child support orders shall be entered by the court that terminates parental rights and shall remain in effect until the court of termination receives notice from the placing agency that a final decree of adoption has been entered and then issues an order terminating child support and dismissing the case.C. The Department of Human Services shall not recommend a parent who has had his or her parental rights terminated to seek guardianship of a child in the custody of the Department.Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 132, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 356, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 67, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1132 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 78, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7006-1.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 265, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 94, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-907 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-907. Vesting authority to consent to adoption.

|If the court terminates the rights of a parent and places the child with an individual or agency, the court may vest in such individual or agency authority to consent to the adoption of the child. Provided, that when the court places the child with the Department of Human Services, it shall vest the Department with authority to place the child and, upon notice to the court that an adoption petition has been filed concerning the child, vest the Department with authority to consent to the adoption of the child, and the jurisdiction of the committing court shall terminate upon a final decree of adoption. |Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 129, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-4-908 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-4-908. Failure of parental rights to be terminated at trial – Permanency hearing – Continuing jurisdiction.

|A. When parental rights are not terminated as a result of a trial, the court shall set the matter for a permanency hearing within thirty (30) days. |B. The failure of parental rights to be terminated at trial shall not deprive the court of its continuing jurisdiction over the child, nor shall it require reunification of the child with the parent if the child has been adjudicated to be deprived.Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 130, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-5-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-5-101. Appeal of order or decree.

|A. Any interested party aggrieved by any order or decree may appeal to the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 1-5-103 of this title and the rules of the Supreme Court of this state. |B. The pendency of an appeal thus taken shall not suspend the order of the district court regarding a child, nor shall it remove the child from the custody of that court or of the person, institution or agency to whose care such child has been committed, unless the Supreme Court shall so order, except as provided in Section 1-4-801 of this title. The pendency of an appeal from an order of adjudication shall not prevent the district court from holding a dispositional hearing unless the appellate court shall so order.Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 123, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1975, c. 192, § 1, emerg. eff. May 23, 1975; Laws 1977, c. 79, § 4; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 35, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1123 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 200, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 1999, c. 396, § 8, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999; Laws 2006, c. 205, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 268, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 47, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-6.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 266, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-5-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-5-102. Initial of child's surname required in court opinions.

|In opinions of the appellate courts of this state in proceedings including, but not limited to, deprived, adoption, paternity proceedings and other proceedings under this title, the initial of the child's surname shall be used rather than the name of the child. |Added by Laws 1977, c. 259, § 14, eff. Oct. 1, 1977. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 36, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1123.1 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 6, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 49, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-6.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 267, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-5-103 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-5-103. Time for filing petition - Briefing schedule – Priority basis expediting of adjudication.

|A. All appeals of cases involving deprived or allegedly deprived children, including termination of parental rights, shall be initiated by filing a petition in error in the Supreme Court within thirty (30) days of the order appealed from. The record on appeal shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the order. |B. The briefing schedule is established as follows:1. Appellant's brief in chief shall be filed twenty (20) days after the trial court clerk notifies all parties that the record is complete and such notice has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court;2. Appellee's answer brief shall be filed fifteen (15) days after the appellant's brief in chief is filed; and3. Appellant's reply brief may be filed within ten (10) days after the appellee's answer brief is filed.C. 1. Adjudication of the appeals described in this section shall be expedited by the Supreme Court and a decision shall be rendered on a priority basis in all cases.2. The term “priority basis” as used in this section means that a decision shall be filed within six (6) months from the date the briefing is completed.Added by Laws 1981, c. 289, § 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1981. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 37, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1123.2 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 200, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 50, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-6.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 268, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-6-104 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-6-104. Redaction of other children's information.

|Where more than one child is included in a juvenile court record, the court may order the names and information of the other children redacted as a condition of granting access or copies of the record. Alternatively, the court may prohibit disclosure of the record where redaction is not practical or possible. |Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 132, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-6-106 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-6-106. Filing of social records with the court.

|Social records as defined by the Oklahoma Children’s Code shall not be filed in the court record unless so ordered by the court. If filed in the court record, the social records shall be placed in confidential envelopes in the court file and may only be accessed by the person who is the subject of the records, or attorney for such person, except as provided by Section 1-6-103 of this title. |Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 133, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-6-107 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-6-107. Confidentiality - Violation - Penalty.

|A. The reports required by Section 1-2-101 of this title and all other information acquired pursuant to the Oklahoma Children’s Code shall be confidential and may be disclosed only as provided by this Code, applicable state or federal law, regulation, or court order. |B. The confidential records and information that are authorized to be disclosed pursuant to this Chapter shall remain confidential and the use of such information shall be limited to the purposes for which disclosure is authorized. Persons or agencies obtaining records pursuant to this Chapter are prohibited from disclosing the contents of such records to another person or agency unless specifically authorized to do so by law or by the terms of a court order.C. The disclosure of any confidential records or information made by the Department of Human Services pursuant to law or court order shall not be deemed a waiver of confidentiality or privilege, and any recipient of such records or information shall protect them against unauthorized disclosure and maintain them confidentially and in compliance with state and federal law.D. Any person or agency who knowingly permits, assists, or encourages the release, disclosure, or use of confidential records or information for any commercial, political, or unauthorized purpose may be prosecuted for contempt of court or for a misdemeanor, which shall, upon conviction, be punishable by up to six (6) months in jail, by a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.Added by Laws 1995, c. 353, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 416, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 84, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7107 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 273, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-6-108 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-6-108. Maintenance of records.

|Court and agency records required to be maintained pursuant to law regarding deprived children shall be maintained by the court or agency until otherwise provided by law. |Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 64, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7005-1.8 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 274, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-7-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-7-102. Responsibility for deprived children.

|A. It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Human Services to provide care for deprived children who are committed to the custody of the Department. |B. The Department shall provide for the care of such children pursuant to Chapter IX of this Code.Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 136, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 27, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 1990, c. 238, § 8, emerg. eff. May 21, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 298, § 34, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 320, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 6, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1136 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 374, § 7, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 14, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7002-2.1 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 276, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-7-106 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-7-106. Placement of child into foster care.

|A. When a child is placed into foster care, the child shall, when possible, be placed with relatives, or other persons having a kinship relationship with the child, who are determined to be suitable, capable and willing to serve as caretakers for the child; provided however, if the child is determined to be an Indian child, as defined by the federal and state Indian Child Welfare Acts, the placement preferences specified by Section 1915 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 40.2 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply. |B. A foster care placement shall be made that:1. Meets the treatment needs of the foster child and supports the permanency plan for that child and the family of that child;2. Follows the reasonable and prudent parent standard of care for the foster child while at the same time encouraging the emotional and developmental growth of the child when determining whether to allow the child to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities;3. Is in the best interests of the child; and4. Complies with all requirements of this section, subject to an appropriate sanction for noncompliance.Added by Laws 1996, c. 353, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 389, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 414, § 2, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 93, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7202 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 280, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 173, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-7-107 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-7-107. Placement with siblings – Contact and visitation with siblings.

|A. When two or more children in foster care are siblings, every reasonable attempt should be made to place them in the same home, except as provided in subsection B of this section. In making a permanent placement, such children should be placed in the same permanent home or, if the siblings are separated, should be allowed contact or visitation with other siblings; provided, however, the best interests of each sibling shall be the standard for determining whether they should be placed in the same foster placement or permanent placement, or allowed contact or visitation with other siblings. |B. Siblings may be separated if the court and the Department of Human Services find that placement of siblings together would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings, and:1. One sibling has resided in a foster family home for six (6) or more months and has established a relationship with the foster family;2. The siblings have never resided in the same home;3. There is no established relationship between the siblings; or4. It is in the best interests of the child to remain in the current foster family home placement.Added by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 134, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 245, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2017, c. 342, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
10A OK Stat § 10A-1-7-108 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code|§10A-1-7-108. Liability for costs voluntarily expended by foster parent.

|Neither the Department of Human Services nor a child-placing agency shall be liable for any costs or expenses expended voluntarily by a foster parent for a foster child which are in excess of the funds authorized for providing foster care services to the foster child. |Added by Laws 1996, c. 353, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1996. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 389, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 414, § 6, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 160, § 6, emerg. eff. May 11, 2009; Laws 2009, c. 233, § 94, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7204 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 281, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.