Okla. Admin. Code § 377:25-7-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 377:25-7-3 - Placement of OJA custody juveniles

(a) Juveniles in OJA custody are placed in accordance with rules set forth in 377:10-3.

(b) After a juvenile is placed out of the home, the juvenile may be transferred to a similar facility or to a less restrictive facility without a hearing. When this occurs, the JSU worker shall notify the parent, guardian, or legal custodian by telephone and send a follow-up letter advising them of the change of placement.

(c) When a transfer of a juvenile from his or her own home, a foster home, specialized community home, or to a higher level of community care is being considered by the JSU worker, JSU worker shall discuss the proposed transfer with the supervisor. If the supervisor agrees, a district review hearing shall be held in accordance with 377:25-7-29.

(d) When a transfer of a juvenile from a community residential placement to an institutional setting is being recommended by the JSU worker, the mechanism for the transfer shall be either:

(1) an administrative transfer hearing [377:5-5-4 ]; or

(2) a parole revocation hearing [377:5-5-3 ].

(e) The JSU worker shall notify the court, district attorney, and other appropriate parties upon change of placement.

Okla. Admin. Code § 377:25-7-3

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2996, eff 7-12-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3139, eff 7-27-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2162, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2767, eff 7-1-06