Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 1-4-501
District Attorney to Prepare and Prosecute Case and Act as Petitioner in all Cases - Counsel for Department of Human Services
Effective Jun 11, 1998Laws 1995, HB 1978, c. 352, § 43, emerg. eff. July 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1998, SB 1224, c. 421, § 26, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998 (superseded document available).
- A. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the district attorney shall prepare and prosecute any case or proceeding within the purview of the Oklahoma Children's Code, and shall act as petitioner in all cases.
B.
- 1. A petition for termination of parental rights may be filed by the district attorney or the attorney of a child alleged or adjudicated deprived.
- 2. If the child's attorney files a petition for the termination of the parental rights of the parents of the child, the district attorney shall join in the petition or motion for those petitions or motions required to be filed by the district attorney pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of this act.
Laws 1995, HB 1978, c. 352, § 43, emerg. eff. July 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1998, SB 1224, c. 421, § 26, emerg. eff. June 11, 1998 (superseded document available).