2023 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code
§10A-1-4-703. Examination of child – Investigation of home environment – Placement hearing.
A. After a petition has been filed, the court may order the child to be examined and evaluated by a physician or other appropriate professional to aid the court in making the proper disposition concerning the child. The court may order a behavioral health evaluation of a child as provided by the Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act.
B. After adjudication and at the request of a judge in any juvenile proceeding, the Department of Human Services shall investigate the home conditions and environment of the child and the financial ability, occupation and earning capacity of the parent, legal guardian or custodian of the child. Upon request by the court of another state, the Department may conduct a similar investigation.
C. Within sixty (60) days of the start of each placement of a child in a qualified residential treatment program as defined in Section 1-1-105 of this title, the court shall set a hearing to:
1. Consider the assessment, determination, and documentation made by the qualified individual conducting the assessment and submitted as part of the Department's written report;
2. Determine whether the needs of the child can be met through placement in a foster family home or, if not, determine whether placement of the child in a qualified residential treatment program provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child in the least restrictive environment;
3. Determine whether the child's current placement is consistent with the short-term and long-term goals for the child, as specified in the permanency plan for the child; and
4. Approve or disapprove the placement.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 282, § 120, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by Laws 1977, c. 259, § 13, eff. Oct. 1, 1977; Laws 1982, c. 312, § 22, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 1986, c. 286, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 1990, c. 302, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 298, § 30, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 352, § 29, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from § 1120 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 34, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Renumbered from § 7003-5.2 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 233, § 245, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009. Amended by Laws 2023, c. 43, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
NOTE: Laws 1990, c. 51, § 6 repealed by Laws 1991, c. 335, § 36, emerg. eff. June 15, 1991.
