Nothing contained in the Oklahoma Children's Code shall prevent a court from immediately assuming custody of a child and ordering whatever action may be necessary, including medical or mental health treatment, to protect the child's health, safety or welfare.

Added by Laws 1995, HB 1978, c. 352, § 44, emerg. eff. July 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1998, SB 1224, c. 421, § 27, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998 (superseded document available).