Oklahoma § 56-228 - Guardianship voucher program
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-228 — Guardianship voucher program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-228. Guardianship voucher program
A. In addition to any other form of assistance provided for
under subsection E of Section 1415 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, the Department of Human Services is authorized to pay a
voucher to a relative or certified volunteer for the sole purpose of
acquiring legal representation to initiate guardianship proceedings
on behalf of any person who receives Title XIX Home and CommunityBased Waiver-funded services from the Developmental Disabilities
Services Division, or who is a resident of an institution specified
in Section 1406 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Administration of the guardianship voucher program,
including, but not limited to, establishing financial eligibility
criteria and volunteer training and certification requirements,
shall be established by rules promulgated by the Commission for
Human Services.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 407, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-228
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-228 cover?
Section 56-228 ("Guardianship voucher program") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 56-228?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-228 apply to my situation?
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