Okla. Admin. Code § 135:10-3-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 135:10-3-1 - Origin and authority

(a) The Office of Juvenile System Oversight (OJSO) was created by legislature under 10 O.S. § 601.6 et seq.

(b) The Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall have the authority as described in this Section.

(1) The OJSO is charged with facilitating the continual improvement of the quality of services to children by investigating and reporting misfeasance and malfeasance within the children and youth service system, inquiring into areas of concern, investigating complaints filed with the OJSO, and monitoring the children and youth service system to ascertain compliance with established responsibilities; the OJSO may also report progress toward goals identified in planning documents relating to children and youth services and to making reports regarding said compliance and progress.

(2) Any authorized agent of the OJSO, upon proper identification, shall be allowed to personally and privately speak with clients and staff of facilities within the juvenile service system.

(3) Any authorized agent of the OJSO, upon proper identification, shall have the authority to examine all records and budgets pertaining to the children and youth service system and shall have access to all facilities within the children and youth service system for the purpose of conducting site visits and speaking with the residents of such facilities.

(4) The OJSO is authorized to subpoena witnesses and hold public hearings in accordance with the procedure established in Subchapter 5 of Chapter 1 of this Title.

Okla. Admin. Code § 135:10-3-1

Added at 11 Ok Reg 4181, eff 7-25-94