Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-301

A. 1. A petition in a proceeding alleging a child to be

deprived may be filed by the district attorney to determine if

further action is necessary. The proceeding shall be entitled "In

the matter of ____________, an alleged deprived child".

2. The petition shall be verified and may be upon information

and belief. The petition shall set forth:

a. with particularity, facts which bring the child within

the purview of this chapter,

b. the name, date of birth, and residence of the child,

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code Page 87

c. the names and residences of the child's parents,

d. the name and residence of the child's legal guardian,

if there is one,

e. the name and residence of the person or persons having

custody or control of the child,

f. the name and residence of the nearest known relative,

if no parent, legal guardian or custodian of the child

can be found, and

g. the relief requested including, but not limited to, or

where applicable:

(1) an adjudication that the child is deprived,

(2) a termination of parental rights,

(3) the entry of an order for child support, and

(4) a judicial determination of the child’s

paternity.

3. If any of the facts herein required are not known by the

petitioner, the petition shall so state, along with the reasons why

such facts are not known to petitioner.

B. A petition alleging a child to be a minor in need of

treatment shall be filed by a district attorney pursuant to the

Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act

as provided for in Sections 5-501 through 5-513 of Title 43A of the

Oklahoma Statutes.

C. A copy of the petition alleging a child to be deprived shall

be attached to and delivered with the summons.

D. Any petition filed by the district attorney shall be signed

by the district attorney or authorized assistant.