Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma Statutes
Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code
Children and Juvenile Code §10A-1-6-102. Confidential records.
A. Except as provided by this section and except as otherwise specifically provided by state and federal laws, the following records are confidential and shall not be open to the general public or inspected or their contents disclosed:
- Juvenile court records;
- Agency records;
- District attorney's records;
- Court Appointed Special Advocate records pertaining to a child welfare case;
- Law enforcement records;
- Nondirectory education records; and
- Social records.
B. The limitation of subsection A of this section shall not apply to statistical information and other abstract information obtained pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Children's Code.
C. Except as authorized by Section 620.6 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes and this chapter and except as otherwise specifically provided by state and federal laws pertaining to education records, medical records, drug or alcohol treatment records, law enforcement, or social service records, the records listed in subsection A of this section shall be confidential and shall be inspected, released, disclosed, corrected or expunged only pursuant to an order of the court. A subpoena or subpoena duces tecum purporting to compel testimony or disclosure of such information or record shall be invalid.
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How do I contact/visit a youth in custody?
If you need information about your child in state custody, please call or email the case manager. If your child has been arrested by law enforcement, he/she may have been taken to the nearest detention or receiving/youth services center.
Who is the legal guardian?
At the time your child is placed with the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), temporary custody is given to OJA by order of a juvenile judge. Parents remain the child’s legal guardian.
What are my parental rights with a youth in the system?
As legal guardian, you will be given the opportunity to take an active role in treatment decisions, including but not limited to, participation in treatment decisions, treatment team meetings and access to family counseling sessions. The Court may order you child support payments to OJA during the child’s time in out of home placement.
What is my role as a parent once my child is ordered into custody?
As legal guardian, you will be given the opportunity to take an active role in treatment decisions, including but not limited to, participation in treatment decisions, treatment team meetings and access to family counseling sessions. The Court may order you pay child support payments to OJA during the child’s time in out of home placement.
Who is my contact person?
Your contact person is the case worker. Parents are encouraged to maintain close contact with their case worker.
