Files of residential child care facilities maintained by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) are public records and are open for public inspection. [Oklahoma Public Records Act, 51 O.S. § 24A et seq.] Information obtained by OKDHS from any applicant or licensee regarding children, their parents, or other relatives is deemed confidential and privileged communication. The names of any complainants and information regarding a child abuse report or investigation is kept confidential.

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3663, eff 7-12-93

Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3331, eff 10-1-01 (emergency)

Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1171, eff 5-13-02

Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2239, eff 7-1-09