Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-807

A. 1. Every case regarding a child alleged or adjudicated to

be deprived shall be reviewed by the court at a hearing no later

than six (6) months from the date of the child's removal from the

home and at least once every six (6) months thereafter until

permanency is achieved or the court otherwise terminates

jurisdiction except as otherwise set forth in paragraph 2 of this

subsection. A review hearing may be held concurrently with a

permanency hearing.

2. When the Department of Human Services has documented a

compelling reason why a petition to terminate parental rights to a

child is not in the best interests of the child that is based upon a

consideration that the child is presently not capable of functioning

in a family setting, the court shall reevaluate the status of the

child every ninety (90) days until there is a final determination

that the child cannot be placed in a family setting.

3. At any time during the pendency of the case, any party may

request the court to review the case. If granted, the requesting

party shall serve notice on all parties of the date and time of the

hearing.

B. If a foster parent, group home, preadoptive parent, or

relative is currently providing care for a child, the Department

shall give the foster parent, group home, preadoptive parent, or

relative notice of a proceeding concerning the child. A foster

parent, group home representative, preadoptive parent, or relative

providing care for a child has the right to be heard at the

proceeding. Except when allowed to intervene, the foster parent,

group home, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the

child is not considered a party to the juvenile court proceeding

solely because of notice and the right to be heard at the

proceeding.

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C. The court shall receive all evidence helpful in deciding the

issues before the court including, but not limited to, oral and

written reports, which may be admitted and relied upon to the extent

of their probative value, even though not competent for purposes of

an adjudicatory hearing. All service provider progress reports and

critical incident reports shall be submitted to the court and shall

also be delivered to the district attorney, the attorney or

attorneys representing the parents or group home, the child's

attorney and guardian ad litem, if applicable, and the relevant

tribe or tribes, if applicable.

D. At each review hearing the court shall:

1. Determine and include the following in its orders:

a. whether the individualized service plan, services, and

placement meet the special needs and best interests of

the child with the child's health, safety, and

educational needs specifically addressed,

b. whether there is a need for the continued placement of

the child,

c. whether the current permanency plan for the child

remains the appropriate plan to meet the health,

safety, and best interests of the child,

d. whether the services set forth in the individualized

service plan and the responsibilities of the parties

need to be clarified or modified due to the

availability of additional information or changed

circumstances or as the court determines to be in the

best interests of the child and necessary for the

correction of the conditions that led to the

adjudication of the child,

e. whether the terms of visitation need to be modified,

including the visitation with siblings if separated,

f. the time frame that should be followed to achieve

reunification or other permanent plan for the child,

g. whether reasonable efforts have been made to provide

for the safe return of the child to the child's own

home. If the court determines or has previously

determined that reasonable efforts are not required

pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-809 of this

title, or that continuation of reasonable efforts to

reunite the child with the child's family is
her permanent plan for the child,

g. whether reasonable efforts have been made to provide

for the safe return of the child to the child's own

home. If the court determines or has previously

determined that reasonable efforts are not required

pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-809 of this

title, or that continuation of reasonable efforts to

reunite the child with the child's family is

inconsistent with the permanency plan for the child,

the court shall determine if reasonable efforts are

being made to place the child in a timely manner in

accordance with the permanency plan and determine the

steps necessary to finalize permanency for the child,

h. where appropriate, when the child is fourteen (14)

years of age or older, whether services are being

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provided that will assist the child in making the

transition from foster care to a successful adulthood.

The court shall inquire or cause inquiry to be made of

the child regarding any proposed independent living

plan,

i. whether the nature and extent of services being

provided the child and parent or parents of the child

are adequate and shall order that additional services

be provided or studies, assessments, or evaluations be

conducted, if necessary, to ensure the safety of the

child and to protect the child from further physical,

mental, or emotional harm, or to correct the

conditions that led to the adjudication,

j. whether, in accordance with the safety or well-being

of any child, reasonable efforts have been made to:

(1) place siblings, who have been removed, together

in the same foster care, guardianship, or

adoptive placement, and

(2) provide for frequent visitation or other ongoing

interaction in the case of siblings who have been

removed and who are not placed together, and

k. whether, during the ninety-day period immediately

prior to the date on which the child in the custody of

the Department will attain eighteen (18) years of age,

the Department and, as appropriate, other

representatives of the child are providing the child

with assistance and support in developing an

appropriate transition plan that is personalized at

the direction of the child, that includes specific

options on housing, health insurance, education, local

opportunities for mentors and continuing support

services, and work force supports and employment

services, and is as detailed as the child may elect;

2. Consider in-state and out-of-state placement options for the

child; and

3. Determine the safety of the child and consider fully all

relevant prior and current information including, but not limited

to, the report or reports submitted pursuant to Sections 1-4-805 and

1-4-808 of this title.

E. In making its findings, the court shall consider the

following:

1. Whether compliance with the individualized service plan has

occurred, including whether the Department has provided care that is

consistent with the health, safety, and educational needs of the

child while in an out-of-home placement;

2. Whether the Department is taking appropriate steps to ensure

that the foster family follows the reasonable and prudent parent

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standard and whether the child has regular opportunities to engage

in age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities;

3. The extent of progress that has been made toward alleviating

or correcting the conditions that caused the child to be adjudicated

deprived;

4. Whether the child should be returned to a parent or parents

and whether or not the health, safety, and welfare of the child can

be protected by a parent or parents if returned home; and

5. An appropriate permanency plan for the child, including

concurrent planning when applicable, pursuant to Section 1-4-706 of

this title; provided, a permanency plan for a planned alternative
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deprived;

4. Whether the child should be returned to a parent or parents

and whether or not the health, safety, and welfare of the child can

be protected by a parent or parents if returned home; and

5. An appropriate permanency plan for the child, including

concurrent planning when applicable, pursuant to Section 1-4-706 of

this title; provided, a permanency plan for a planned alternative

permanent placement shall be limited to a child age sixteen (16) or

older.