Oklahoma § 10-24.1 - Appointment of volunteer attorneys for indigent children
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 10-24.1 — Appointment of volunteer attorneys for indigent children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-24.1. Appointment of volunteer attorneys for indigent children
not entitled to representation by Indigent Defense System.
Effective July 1, 1996, the duties and responsibilities for
legal representation to indigent children who are subject to any
proceeding or appeal provided for in the Oklahoma Children's Code,
mental health proceeding and appeal, guardianship proceeding and
appeal, private termination of parental rights proceeding and
appeal, family law proceeding and appeal addressing custody or
visitation and appeal, civil case in which the child is a defendant,
criminal proceeding for a crime in which the child was a victim, and
in-need-of-supervision proceeding shall no longer be provided by the
Indigent Defense System, but shall be provided by volunteer
attorneys appointed by the court pursuant to subsection K of Section
1355.8 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 301, § 2, eff. July 1, 1996. Amended by Laws
2009, c. 233, § 6, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 10-24.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 10-24.1 cover?
Section 10-24.1 ("Appointment of volunteer attorneys for indigent children") 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 § 10-24.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 10-24.1 apply to my situation?
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