Oklahoma SB1320 establishes a preference order for placing children in custody, prioritizing family members and updating statutory language.
Oklahoma SB1320 amends the state's statutes to establish a specific order of preference for placing children in custody. The court and the Department of Human Services must prioritize placing a child with a family member related by no more than the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, or fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity in the case of first cousins. If family placement is not possible, the next preference is for an individual, private agency, or institution deemed best to serve the child's needs.
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