Oklahoma § 10-1630 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 10-1630 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1630. Definitions
For purposes of the Oklahoma Minor Identification Act:
1. "Fingerprint" means the impression of the lines upon the
fingertip taken with ink and placed upon a paper or plastic card for
the purpose of identification;
2. "Local law enforcement agency" means the office of the
county sheriff or a department of a municipality authorized by law
or ordinance with the duties to maintain public order, make arrests,
and enforce the criminal laws of this state or municipal ordinances;
3. "Minor or child" means a person under eighteen (18) years of
age; and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 10. Children
4. "Parent" means the natural or adoptive parent who has legal
custody of the minor.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 288, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 10-1630
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 10-1630 cover?
Section 10-1630 ("Definitions") 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.
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