Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-312
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Infant of unknown parentage
Official statutory text
A. Whoever assumes the custody of a living infant of unknown
parentage shall report, on a form and in the manner prescribed by
the Commissioner of Health within seven (7) days to the Commissioner
of Health, the following information:
1. The date and place of finding;
2. Sex, color or race, and approximate age of child;
3. Name and address of the persons or institution with whom the
child has been placed for care; and
4. Other data required by the Commissioner.
B. The place where the child was found shall be entered as the
place of birth and the date of birth shall be determined by
approximation.
C. A report registered under this section shall constitute the
certificate of birth for the infant.
D. If the child is identified and a certificate of birth is
found or obtained, any report registered under this section shall be
sealed and filed and may be opened only by order of a court of
competent jurisdiction.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 181
parentage shall report, on a form and in the manner prescribed by
the Commissioner of Health within seven (7) days to the Commissioner
of Health, the following information:
1. The date and place of finding;
2. Sex, color or race, and approximate age of child;
3. Name and address of the persons or institution with whom the
child has been placed for care; and
4. Other data required by the Commissioner.
B. The place where the child was found shall be entered as the
place of birth and the date of birth shall be determined by
approximation.
C. A report registered under this section shall constitute the
certificate of birth for the infant.
D. If the child is identified and a certificate of birth is
found or obtained, any report registered under this section shall be
sealed and filed and may be opened only by order of a court of
competent jurisdiction.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 181
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