Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-804
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Notification of movement of child in the custody of
Official statutory text
Department of Human Services.
A. 1. The Department of Human Services shall notify the court,
the postadjudication review board, the district attorney, the
child’s attorney, and the guardian ad litem of the child, if any,
whenever a child in the custody of the Department is moved from one
location to another.
2. The Department shall notify the foster family prior to
movement of the child pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-805
of this title.
3. The Department shall inform the guardian ad litem, if any,
and the child’s attorney of the specific location of the child.
B. The notification required by this section shall be made by
the Department within a reasonable time after the Department is made
aware of the need for movement, but in no event less than five (5)
judicial days prior to movement unless an emergency exists. As used
in this section, “emergency” means movement of a child that is:
1. Pursuant to an order of the court including, but not limited
to, an order authorizing placement of a child with a parent or
sibling;
2. Requested by the child-placing agency or foster parent of
the child, and the request is for immediate removal of the child
without delay or notice as provided by this section;
3. For emergency medical or mental health treatment;
4. For substantial noncompliance by a foster parent or child-
placing agency with applicable placement standards and agreements
such that the child is in imminent danger; or
5. Due to a pending investigation of an allegation of abuse or
neglect of a child by a foster parent or child-placing agency or
other person residing in the foster family home.
C. The court, on its own motion, may hold, or any party
receiving notice pursuant to this section, shall be granted, an
informal hearing concerning the reasons and necessity for moving the
child, if requested in writing, within five (5) days following the
receipt of notice.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code Page 139
A. 1. The Department of Human Services shall notify the court,
the postadjudication review board, the district attorney, the
child’s attorney, and the guardian ad litem of the child, if any,
whenever a child in the custody of the Department is moved from one
location to another.
2. The Department shall notify the foster family prior to
movement of the child pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-805
of this title.
3. The Department shall inform the guardian ad litem, if any,
and the child’s attorney of the specific location of the child.
B. The notification required by this section shall be made by
the Department within a reasonable time after the Department is made
aware of the need for movement, but in no event less than five (5)
judicial days prior to movement unless an emergency exists. As used
in this section, “emergency” means movement of a child that is:
1. Pursuant to an order of the court including, but not limited
to, an order authorizing placement of a child with a parent or
sibling;
2. Requested by the child-placing agency or foster parent of
the child, and the request is for immediate removal of the child
without delay or notice as provided by this section;
3. For emergency medical or mental health treatment;
4. For substantial noncompliance by a foster parent or child-
placing agency with applicable placement standards and agreements
such that the child is in imminent danger; or
5. Due to a pending investigation of an allegation of abuse or
neglect of a child by a foster parent or child-placing agency or
other person residing in the foster family home.
C. The court, on its own motion, may hold, or any party
receiving notice pursuant to this section, shall be granted, an
informal hearing concerning the reasons and necessity for moving the
child, if requested in writing, within five (5) days following the
receipt of notice.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code Page 139
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