Oklahoma § 19-353.1 - Counseling services for certain persons
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-353.1 — Counseling services for certain persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-353.1. Counseling services for certain persons
A. Upon the availability of county funds, the board of county
commissioners of each county and the sheriff of each county are
hereby authorized to hire counselors or contract for services of
counselors for the purpose of providing counseling services to
victims of crime, relatives of crime victims, witnesses to crimes,
inmates in county jails, mental health detainees in the custody of
the county and county employees whose official duties relate to law
enforcement or mental health, or immediate family members of such
employees; provided, such counseling services shall not be provided
at county expense for county employees or immediate family members
thereof except for counseling services necessary as a direct result
of such employee's performance of official duties.
B. For purposes of this section:
1. "Counselor" includes but is not limited to a licensed
professional counselor as defined in the Licensed Professional
Counselors Act, psychologist, social worker, chaplain, psychiatrist
or any other person trained or experienced in providing counseling
services; and
2. "Chaplain" means an ordained or authorized preacher,
minister, priest or other ecclesiastical dignitary of any
denomination who has been duly ordained or authorized to preach by
the church to which he belongs.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 155, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws
1991, c. 296, § 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-353.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-353.1 cover?
Section 19-353.1 ("Counseling services for certain persons") 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 § 19-353.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-353.1 apply to my situation?
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