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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-2-703. Expenses for care and maintenance of child.

A. If, after notice to the parent or parents of the child or other persons legally obligated to care for and support the child, and after affording said person or persons an opportunity to be heard, the court finds that the parent or parents of the child or other person is able to pay all or part of the costs and expenses set forth in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this subsection, the court may order the person or persons to pay the same and prescribe the method of payment, as follows:
1. Reimburse the court fund, in whole or in part, for any disbursements made from the court fund in conjunction with the case, including, but not limited to, court-appointed attorney fees, expert witness fees, sheriff's fees, witness fees, transcripts and postage;
2. Pay for the care and maintenance of the child, including, but not limited to, all or some part of placement services, medical care, behavioral health services, outcome incentive payments for providers and reasonable monthly expenses, as authorized by law;
3. Reimburse the Office of Juvenile Affairs, in whole or in part, for any costs and expenses incurred by the Office in providing any services or authorized actions taken pursuant to the Oklahoma Juvenile Code for the child; and
4. Reimburse any law enforcement agency, in whole or in part, for any costs or expenses incurred by the law enforcement agency for custodial services or other authorized actions taken pursuant to the Oklahoma Juvenile Code.
The court may also order the assignment of benefits of medical insurance coverage for the child to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for the period of time the child is in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.
B. The court shall use the child support guidelines provided for in Section 118 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes in determining the amount a parent is to pay for care and maintenance of a child. If any parent is financially able but has willfully failed to pay any costs or reimbursements as ordered by the court pursuant to this section, the parent may be held in indirect civil contempt of court and, upon conviction, shall be punished pursuant to Section 566 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. The court shall have the right, upon conducting an evidentiary hearing, to modify its orders for care and maintenance, as the conditions or needs of the child or children may require and the ability of the person or persons held to pay may afford. The court may order support payments to be made pursuant to Section 413 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to the Department of Human Services Centralized Support Registry.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 142, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 353, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 1997, c. 293, § 19, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2000, c. 177, § 6, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2001, c. 357, § 2, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 63, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7303-7.6 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 183, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2017, c. 344, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-2-802. Termination of parental rights.

A. The finding that a child is delinquent or in need of supervision shall not deprive the parents of the child of their parental rights, but a court may terminate the rights of a parent to a child for any reason authorized in the Oklahoma Children's Code. The provision of the Oklahoma Children's Code shall govern termination of parental rights.
B. Whenever parental rights of the parents of a child have been terminated and the child is committed to the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs shall serve as the legal guardian of the estate of the child, until another guardian is legally appointed, for the purpose of preserving the child's property rights, securing for the child any benefits to which he may be entitled under social security programs, insurance, claims against third parties, and otherwise, and receiving and administering such funds or property for the care and education of the child.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 144, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 177, § 8, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 65, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7303-8.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 184, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-2-803. Review and assessment of children committed to Office of Juvenile Affairs.

A. The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall review and assess each child committed to the Office to determine the type of placement consistent with the treatment needs of the child in the nearest geographic proximity to the home of the child and, in the case of delinquent children, the protection of the public. Such review and assessment shall include an investigation of the personal and family history of the child, and his environment, and any physical or mental examinations considered necessary.
B. In making such review, the Office may use any facilities, public or private, which offer aid to it in the determination of the correct placement of the child.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 145, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 66, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7303-8.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 184, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-2-804. Child in need of mental health treatment.

A. The Office of Juvenile Affairs may provide for the care of a child who is in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs and found by a court to be a minor in need of treatment pursuant to the Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act.
B. In providing for the outpatient behavioral health care and the treatment of children in its custody, the Office of Juvenile Affairs shall utilize to the maximum extent possible and appropriate the services available through:
1. The guidance centers operated by the State Department of Health; and
2. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services;
3. The Department of Human Services; and
4. Community-based private agencies and organizations.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 286, § 5, emerg. eff. June 24, 1986. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 345, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Laws 1990, c. 238, § 7, emerg. eff. May 21, 1990; Laws 1990, c. 337, § 4; Laws 1991, c. 335, § 3, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991; Laws 1992, c. 298, § 32, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 146, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1135.1 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 327, § 29, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 67, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7303-8.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 184, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
NOTE: Laws 1990, c. 51, § 7 repealed by Laws 1990, c. 337, § 26. Laws 1990, c. 302, § 11 repealed by Laws 1991, c. 335, § 36, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-2-805. Commitment of child to custody of Office of Juvenile Affairs - Delivery to designated institution.

When a child is committed to the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs under the provisions of this article, the court shall order the child to be delivered by the sheriff or by a private contractor pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-3-103 of this title to an institution, or other place, designated by the Office, and the cost of transportation shall be paid from the general fund of the county. The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall not be ordered to provide transportation as provided for in this section for a juvenile who has been committed to the custody of the Office and is destined for a secure institution.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 138, § 1, emerg. eff. April 7, 1970. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 320, § 3, emerg. eff. June 7, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 148, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1143 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 124, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 68, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7303-8.6 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 184, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-3-102. Persons under 18 years of age who have fled from another state considered adults for purposes of detention only in certain cases.

Whenever a person under eighteen (18) years of age, who has fled from another state, is taken into custody, that person shall be considered an adult only for the purposes of detention if:
1. The person has been charged with commission of an offense in the other state which is considered a felony in that state; and
2. The person is certified as an adult in that state for the purpose of criminal prosecution for said felony or has reached the statutory age of majority in that state; and
3. The other state is seeking the return of the individual to its jurisdiction and provides written or electronically transmitted confirmation, which is received within forty-eight (48) hours after the person is taken into custody.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 205, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 33, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 150, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1104.3 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7304-1.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 185, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-3-104. Tort liability coverage of juvenile detention services - Contracts between boards of county commissioners.

The board of county commissioners of each county in this state is authorized to enter into a contract with the county commissioners of another county or counties to provide insurance coverage for any tort liability risk incurred as a result of providing or providing for the temporary detention of children in a juvenile detention facility pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Juvenile Code.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 134, § 3, emerg. eff. April 19, 1988. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 152, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1108.1 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7304-1.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 185, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-3-105. Grievance process for children.

A. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall administer a grievance process to be utilized by children detained in an adult jail, adult lockup, adult detention or other adult facility. The grievance process shall be available to a child at any time prior to or after adjudication or conviction or during his or her incarceration. Grievances may be filed either by the child or by a person responsible for the juvenile's health or welfare as defined by Section 2-1-103 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes acting on the child's behalf.
B. Grievances shall be directed to the Commission's Office of Juvenile System Oversight for investigation, resolution and referral to the appropriate agency if deemed necessary, including, but not limited to, the State Department of Health.
1. The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall have the authority to investigate complaints, including, but not limited to, the following:
a.
placement,
b.
treatment,
c.
psychological services,
d.
social services,
e.
educational services,
f.
recreation,
g.
abuse, neglect or misconduct,
h.
cleanliness and hygiene, and
i.
routine problems with employees, contractors or other incarcerated persons within the facility.
2. The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall notify the Office of Juvenile Affairs compliance monitor or designee when a grievance is received. The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall notify the Department of Human Services when a grievance is received regarding a child in the custody of the Department of Human Services.
C. Each facility in which children are being held shall:
1. Make all grievance policies and procedures available upon request to any member of the public;
2. Make grievance policies and procedures readily accessible to any children in the facility; and
3. Explain all grievance policies and procedures to every child during his or her intake at the facility.
D. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth shall promulgate rules for the purposes of administering this section that are consistent with grievance procedures available to children detained in juvenile detention facilities as promulgated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs.
E. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any child housed in a Department of Corrections facility or housed under a contract with the Department of Corrections.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 248, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-102. Director and other personnel.

The chief administrative officer of the juvenile bureau shall be a director, who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District within budgetary limitations. There shall be sufficient counselors, clerks and assistant clerks to properly conduct the work of the bureau. The director shall be a person over the age of thirty (30) years, of good character, qualified in social work, and familiar with the problems of juvenile delinquency and dependency. The director shall be appointed by the judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District, from a list of eligible persons established by the citizens' advisory committee at the request of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District. Counselors and other persons may be employed by the director with the approval of the judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District. The director may be removed by the judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District at any time. The counselors and other employees may be removed by the director.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 202, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 154, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1202 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 176, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007. Renumbered from § 7305-1.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-103. Administrative work of court - Uniformity of procedures and care.

A. The director, under the general supervision of the judge, shall organize, direct and develop the administrative work of the court, including the social, financial and clerical work, and the director shall perform such other duties as to children as any judge of the court shall direct. The technical and professional employees shall have charge of cases assigned to them for investigation or treatment and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the director.
B. To assure uniformity of procedures and care throughout the state, each juvenile bureau shall perform its statutory duties for children alleged or adjudicated to be in need of supervision or delinquent in accordance with the procedures and guidelines promulgated by the Board of Juvenile Affairs and implemented by the Office of Juvenile Affairs.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 203, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 46, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 155, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1203 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 74, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7305-1.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-104. Investigations and reports - Legal proceedings.

A. It shall be the duty of the director and other employees of the juvenile bureau, at the request of and under the direction of the court, to investigate and report on all cases that are pending in the Juvenile Docket of the district court, and to investigate and report on all cases of delinquent children and children in need of supervision, residing or being in the county. The director and counselors shall have the power to file, or cause to be filed, information or complaint and to institute and commence the necessary legal proceedings for the purpose of carrying into effect the laws of this state relating to delinquent children and children in need of supervision, and the director and counselors shall investigate and report to the court for appropriate legal action the existence and maintenance of any place or public resort or institution in the county which is or may be detrimental to morals and welfare of children. It shall be the duty of the court clerk to assign adequate personnel to perform the clerical duties necessary and incidental to the operation of the Juvenile Docket of the court.
B. All penal, eleemosynary or other institutions under the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma and any law enforcement agency or officer of the State of Oklahoma or of any city or county within the state shall furnish the director and assistants of the director with any and all information requested by them pertaining to any person under the jurisdiction of the court.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 204, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 156, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1204 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7305-1.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-105. Arrests - Service of process.

A. The director or assistants to the director may arrest without a warrant a probationer, parolee or any person who is a temporary or permanent ward of the court, or may deputize any other officer or person with power of arrest by giving such officer or person a written statement setting forth that a probationer, parolee or ward of the court has in the judgment of the director or assistants violated the conditions of probation.
B. The director and assistants to the director shall have and are hereby vested with authority to serve all process issued by the court in juvenile dependent, neglect and delinquency cases, and hereby are vested with authority to make arrests and transport juveniles in accordance with the laws of this state.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 205, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 157, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1205 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7305-1.5 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-106. Transportation of juveniles - Expenses.

The director or assistants to the director shall have authority to transport all juveniles found to come within the purview of this article to place or places where the order of the court requires such juveniles to be confined or placed, and the director and assistants to the director shall be paid the actual expenses incurred in carrying out the orders and judgment of the court in addition to a mileage fee of ten cents ($0.10) per mile for miles actually traveled in executing the duties of the director or assistants by order of the judge.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 206, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 158, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1206 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7305-1.6 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-108. Detention and group homes.

A detention home and group homes may be established as parts of the juvenile bureau of the court. The judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District, may appoint necessary technicians and other employees for such homes in the same manner as is provided herein for the appointment of other employees of the bureau. The salaries of the technicians and other employees of the detention and group homes shall be fixed and paid in the same manner as the salaries of other employees.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 208, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 160, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1208 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7305-1.8 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 338, § 24, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-109. Citizens' advisory committee.

A. To aid in the more effective administration of the statutes relating to juveniles and for the purpose of counsel and advice, there is created a citizens' advisory committee consisting of a minimum of seven members, to serve without pay, appointed by the judge of the Juvenile Division assigned to try juvenile cases, who shall serve for a period of four (4) years and until their successors are appointed.
B. The membership of such committee shall contain an official or employee of the public schools of the county, a professional social worker employed by any recognized social agency in the county, a member of the board of county commissioners of the county, an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma to be selected by the members of the County Bar Association of the county, and three other members selected at will by the judge of the Juvenile Division; and of the seven members, three shall be women, and all members shall, at the date of their appointment, be legal residents of the county.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 209, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 5, § 1, emerg. eff. March 17, 1986; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 161, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1209 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 7305-1.9 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-4-110. Appointment of personnel for Juvenile Docket of district court.

The provisions of this article shall govern the appointment of all personnel for the Juvenile Docket of the district court in any county referred to in Section 2-4-101 of this title. Provided, employees now holding positions in a Juvenile or Children's Court shall remain in similar positions in the juvenile bureau until such time as the judge of the Juvenile Division, subject to the general administrative authority of the Presiding Judge of the Judicial Administrative District, shall otherwise direct, and any balances in appropriations for the maintenance and operation of the administrative personnel and organization under a Juvenile Court Act or Children's Court Act shall continue to be appropriated and shall be used for the operation of the juvenile bureau in the performance of duties set forth in this article.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 210, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 162, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1210 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 76, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7305-1.10 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 186, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-201. Short title - Youthful Offender Act.

Sections 2-5-201 through 2-5-213 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Youthful Offender Act".
Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 18, eff. July 1, 1996. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 164, eff. July 1, 1997. Renumbered from § 1507.15 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 24, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1997, c. 293, § 23, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 79, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7306-2.1 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 188, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 375, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
NOTE: Laws 1996, c. 247, § 48 amended the effective date of Laws 1995, c. 352, § 164 from July 1, 1996, to July 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-208A. XXX.

A. After consideration of the evidence and argument presented, the court shall impose a sentence. The court may sentence the youthful offender to the same range of punishment, except for capital offenses, as an adult who was convicted of the same offense or offenses. Any sentence imposed upon a youthful offender may be served in the supervision or custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs until one of the following occurs:
1. The expiration of the sentence;
2. The youthful offender is discharged from supervision or custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs by the court; or
3. The court transfers the youthful offender to the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections.
In addition to the placement of the youthful offender in the supervision or custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the court may issue orders regarding the youthful offender as provided by law for the disposition of an adjudicated juvenile delinquent as long as the age of the youthful offender does not exceed nineteen (19) years of age.
B. A youthful offender adjudication is not an adult conviction, nor shall any youthful offender adjudication prevent the youthful offender from exercising any right or privilege under law.
C. The sentence imposed by the court on a youthful offender who is transferred to the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections shall not exceed the maximum term of the original sentence.
D. Upon adjudicating a youthful offender, the court shall file a Judgment of Adjudication as a Youthful Offender. The Judgment of Adjudication shall reflect the date of adjudication, the adjudicated crimes, and the youthful offender sentence imposed.
E. Whenever a youthful offender is placed in the custody or under the supervision of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Office of Juvenile Affairs shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving notification of the placement, prepare and file with the court the written rehabilitation plan for the youthful offender. The rehabilitation plan shall ensure the protection of the public and shall include but not be limited to:
1. The placement decision, such as community, group home, secure care, or specialized placement;
2. The youthful offender's treatment and educational needs;
3. The measurable objectives required for the youthful offender's successful completion of the rehabilitation plan;
4. The treatment objectives for the youthful offender's parent, guardian, or next friend; and
5. If the youthful offender is placed in a group home, secure care, or specialized placement, the preconditions for reintegration into the community.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 375, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-211. Commitment to Department of Corrections - Judgment and sentence.

When committing a person who is, or has been, certified as a youthful offender and is certified eligible for the imposition as an adult sentence pursuant to Section 2-5-208 of this title, or certified as a youthful offender and is being transferred to the Department of Corrections for custody or supervision pursuant to Section 2-5-210 of this title, or sentenced as an adult after previously being certified as a youthful offender, the judgment and sentence shall clearly identify such person as a youthful offender, or previous youthful offender, and detail the history of the applications of the Youthful Offender Act to such person that resulted in the current commitment to the Department of Corrections.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 144, § 1, emerg. eff. May 10, 2006. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 277, § 5, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 89, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7306-2.10a of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 188, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-213. Pardon by Governor — Motion to set aside conviction — Release from penalties, destruction of records.

A. Upon the motion of a person who has been adjudicated and sentenced as a youthful offender and who has been subsequently transferred to the adult system pursuant to Section 10 of this act, with the recommendation of the sentencing court, the Governor may grant a full and complete pardon and restore citizenship to any person who has been convicted and sentenced as an adult and who has completed the sentence or been discharged from parole.
B. Upon the motion of a person convicted as a youthful offender, and three (3) years after the expiration of the sentence of the youthful offender, the court may set aside the conviction if:
1. The court has previously found that the person has reasonably complied with the rehabilitation plan and objectives;
2. The person was discharged from supervision by the Office of Juvenile Affairs, or was granted early discharge from such supervision by the court; or
3. The person has completed the sentence imposed as a result of his first conviction as a youthful offender and has no subsequent convictions.
If a conviction is set aside pursuant to this subsection, the youthful offender shall thereafter be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense for which such person was convicted, including but not limited to, any disqualification for any employment or occupational license, or both, created by any other provision of law. The court may in addition order any law enforcement agency over whom the court has jurisdiction to produce all files and records pertaining to said arrest and conviction of the youthful offender and shall order the clerk of the court to destroy the entire file and record of the case, including docket sheets, index entries, court records, summons, warrants or records in the office of the clerk or which have been produced by a law enforcement agency in which the name of the youthful offender is mentioned. The court may order probation officers and counselors to destroy all records, reports, and social and clinical studies relating to said youthful offender that are in their possession except when said documents are necessary to maintain state or federal funding.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 29, eff. July 1, 1996. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 175, eff. July 1, 1997. Renumbered from § 1507.26 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 373, § 9, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2006, c. 286, § 10, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 91, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7306-2.12 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 188, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 375, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
NOTE: Laws 1996, c. 247, § 48 amended the effective date of Laws 1995, c. 352, § 175 from July 1, 1996, to July 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-301. Educational needs during confinement or incarceration.

Any child under eighteen (18) years of age who is a legal resident or the child of legal residents of the State of Oklahoma who is detained, held or arrested for any offense pursuant to any provision of the Juvenile Code or Criminal Code of this state, including such persons subject to adult prosecution, youthful offender proceedings, certification as an adult, reverse certification or juvenile proceedings, shall be identified within seventy-two (72) hours of such detention or arrest for educational needs and shall be afforded such educational opportunities by the State Department of Education without delay while in such facility or jail, including city, county and state jails, holding facilities and juvenile or correctional institutions.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 286, § 11, eff. July 1, 2006. Renumbered from § 7306-3.1 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 189, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-5-401. Sentencing departure — Crime committed against person who trafficked, sexually abused, or sexually assaulted the minor.

A. As used in this section, "mandatory minimum" means the minimum number of years of imprisonment a person is required to serve based on the felony or misdemeanor offense.
B. If a minor is convicted as an adult for an offense that the minor committed when he or she was under eighteen (18) years of age and the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person against whom the minor was convicted of committing the offense trafficked the minor or sexually abused or sexually assaulted the minor within ninety (90) days before the commission of the offense, the court may:
1. Depart from the mandatory minimum sentence or sentence enhancement;
2. Suspend any portion of an otherwise applicable sentence; or
3. Transfer the minor to the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the district court for further proceedings.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 233, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-6-103. Confidentiality of social records.

A. 1. Social records, as defined by Section 93 of this act, shall not be filed in the court record unless so ordered by the court. If filed in the court record, the 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 record, or the attorney for such person.
2. The person or the attorney for the person may obtain a copy of any social record used during the pendency of the delinquent proceedings that has been distributed to any of the parties during the proceedings.
B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the disclosure of confidential records as permitted by the provisions of Chapter 6 of this Code or any other applicable law.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 109, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-6-104. Inspection and disclosure of confidential records without court order.

A. In accordance with the Juvenile Offender Tracking Program and Section 620.6 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the confidential records listed in subsection A of Section 2-6-102 of this title may be inspected and their contents disclosed without a court order to:
1. Participating agencies;
2. The following, provided that the inspection of records and disclosure authorized by this paragraph may be limited to summaries or to information directly necessary for the purpose of such inspection or disclosure:
a.
pursuant to the provisions of this title, a person, agency, hospital or clinic authorized or directed by the court or by the Office of Juvenile Affairs to care for, treat, examine, evaluate or supervise a child or to treat, examine or evaluate the parent, legal guardian or other adult person living in the home of the child,
b.
a legally recognized school that is not a participating agency in which the child who is the subject of the record is currently enrolled, and
c.
individuals or agencies engaged in legitimate research for educational, scientific or public purposes or for the purpose of an audit authorized by law. No information identifying the subjects of the records shall be made available or disclosed unless it is essential to the research or audit purpose.
B. Records and their contents disclosed without an order of the court as provided by this section shall remain confidential. The use of any information shall be limited to the purposes for which disclosure is authorized. It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish any confidential record or disclose any confidential information contained in any juvenile record for commercial, political or any other unauthorized purpose. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 179, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 211, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 95, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7307-1.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 190, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-6-107. Fingerprinting of persons under 18.

The fingerprinting of persons under eighteen (18) years of age shall be as prescribed by law for the fingerprinting of adults, except as specified by the provisions of this section.
1. When a child is detained or arrested in the course of an investigation of a criminal offense and:
a.
a comparison of the fingerprints of the child with fingerprints found during the investigation of the offense is negative, or
b.
a court finds that the child did not commit the alleged offense,
all law enforcement records of the arrest and, if applicable, juvenile court and agency records shall be amended to reflect said facts immediately after the comparison or court finding;
2. Fingerprints obtained pursuant to this section shall be retained in a central state depository and in a local depository maintained by a duly constituted law enforcement agency;
3. Fingerprints obtained and maintained pursuant to this section may be used only by law enforcement officers for comparison purposes in connection with the investigation of a crime or to establish identity in instances of death, serious illness, runaways, or emergency; and
4. If a child is reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing child or a custodial parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of a child requests the issuance of a fingerprint card pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Minor Identification Act, the provisions of the Oklahoma Minor Identification Act shall apply. With the voluntary and informed consent of the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of the child, fingerprints obtained and maintained pursuant to the Oklahoma Minor Identification Act may be used by law enforcement officers as provided by paragraph 3 of this section.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 296, § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 182, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1125.3 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 211, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996. Renumbered from § 7307-1.6 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 190, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-6-110. Procedures for providing certain records to sheriffs - Confidentiality.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall, in cooperation with sheriffs in this state, develop procedures for providing timely and relevant information to sheriffs concerning juvenile court records and agency records of persons who have met the criteria specified in paragraph 5 of subsection C of Section 2-6-102 of this title. The procedures shall be designed to provide the type of information useful and relevant to establishing security level requirements for persons in the custody of a sheriff. The provisions of this section shall not require the disclosure of any records or information which is required by law to be kept confidential.
Added by Laws 2000, c. 293, § 2, emerg. eff. June 5, 2000. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 100, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7307-1.9 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 190, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-203. Agreement with Supreme Court.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs and the Department of Human Services shall enter into an agreement with the State Supreme Court acceptable to that Court in its capacity as the constitutional manager of the State Court System:
1. To develop and recommend educational programs for judges whose docket responsibilities include cases involving the care, custody, guardianship, or support of children, for persons who provide services to children within the jurisdiction of the courts, and for attorneys who practice before courts with such jurisdiction;
2. To identify areas in which improvements may be made in the administration and procedures of the courts and to make appropriate recommendations; and
3. To identify areas in which improvements may be made in the services subject to oversight by the courts and to make appropriate recommendations.
Added by Laws 1975, p. 761, S.J.R. No. 13, § 2, operative Oct. 1, 1975. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 76, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 602 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 10, eff. July 1, 1996. Renumbered from § 7302-2.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 170, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-204. Employee's personal property damaged or destroyed by juvenile in custody - Repair or replacement.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is authorized to repair or replace the personal property of an employee if the personal property is damaged or destroyed by a juvenile who is in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs while the employee is engaged in the performance of official duties for the Office of Juvenile Affairs. Any personal property repaired or replaced shall be comparable in kind, quality and cost to the original property. Reimbursement shall not duplicate insurance coverage carried by the employee.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 11, eff. July 1, 1996. Renumbered from § 7302-2.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 170, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-302. Division of Advocate Defender - Advocate General - Duties and responsibilities.

A. There is hereby established within the Office of Juvenile Affairs the Division of Advocate Defender which will be separate and apart from the Office of General Counsel. The administrative officer of the Division of Advocate Defender shall be the Advocate General, who shall be an attorney with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney. The Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs shall employ such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Such personnel may be dismissed only for cause.
B. The duties and responsibilities of the Advocate General are as follows:
1. Supervise personnel assigned to children's institutions and facilities as student defender/representatives;
2. Monitor and review grievance procedures and hearings;
3. Investigate grievances of juveniles and staff grievances related to juveniles which are not resolved at the facility level;
4. In cooperation with the Executive Director, establish a system for investigating allegations of misconduct by a person responsible for a child with regard to any child in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs and placed in an Office of Juvenile Affairs secure juvenile facility;
5. Monitor the system to ensure the appropriate reporting to the Department of Human Services of allegations of abuse or neglect of juveniles who are in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs and placed in private facilities or facilities operated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs;
6. Coordinate any hearings or meetings of administrative review committees conducted as a result of unresolved grievances or as a result of investigations;
7. Make recommendations to the Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and provide regular or special reports regarding grievance procedures, hearings and investigations to the Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the Office of Juvenile System Oversight and other appropriate persons as necessary;
8. Forward to the Office of Juvenile Systems Oversight, for the information of the Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Systems Oversight, a copy of the final report of a complaint which is not resolved, through the system for resolution of grievances established by the Office of Juvenile Affairs, in the favor of the complainant; and
9. Perform such other duties as required by the Executive Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 10, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 78, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1507.7 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 8, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7302-3.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 171, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 220, § 3, emerg. eff. May 6, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-303. Community-based programs.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs, in its role as planner and coordinator for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services, is hereby authorized to and shall enter into contracts for the establishment and maintenance of community-based facilities, services and programs which may include, but are not limited to: Children's emergency resource center, diagnosis, crisis intervention, counseling, group work, case supervision, job placement, school-based prevention programs, alternative diversion programs for first-time offenders and for youth alleged or adjudicated to be in need of supervision, recruitment and training of volunteers, consultation, case management services, and agency coordination with emphasis on keeping youth with a high potential for delinquency out of the traditional juvenile justice process and community intervention centers. The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall enter into contracts with Youth Services Agencies for core community-based facilities, programs and services based on need as indicated in its State Plan for Youth Services Agencies.
Added by Laws 1975, p. 761, S.J.R. No. 13, § 3, operative Oct. 1, 1975. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 10, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 79, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 603 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 12, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 1997, c. 293, § 4, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2006, c. 320, § 6, emerg. eff. June 9, 2006. Renumbered from § 7302-3.3 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 171, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 404, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 254, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-304. Financial agreements.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs, in its role as planner and coordinator for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services, is hereby authorized to enter into financial agreements with federal, state and local agencies or entities of government, or with any private agency, for juvenile delinquency prevention programs and juvenile treatment programs.
Added by Laws 1975, p. 761, S.J.R. No. 13, § 4, operative Oct. 1, 1975. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 11, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 80, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 604 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 320, § 7, emerg. eff. June 9, 2006. Renumbered from § 7302-3.4 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 171, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code › §10A-2-7-307. Cooperative agreements with Department of Human Services.

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is hereby authorized to, and shall, enter into cooperative agreements with the Department of Human Services for the use by both Departments of existing community-based programs, management information and client tracking systems, facility certification systems, community intervention centers and other shared resources as deemed necessary or appropriate by both Departments.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 83, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 247, § 14, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 2006, c. 320, § 10, emerg. eff. June 9, 2006. Renumbered from § 7302-3.7 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 171, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.