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Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 7001-1.2 (2026)

Renumbered as § 1-1-102 of Title 10A by Laws 2009, c

✓ current as of July 2026
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233, § 210, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.

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Cited in 17 cases, 1997–2012 · leading case: Colony Ins. Co. v. Burke, 698 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2012).
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Colony Ins. Co. v. Burke, 698 F.3d 1222 (10th Cir. 2012). · cites it 2× “Prior to 2009, this language appeared at Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 7001-1.2 , a section titled "Liberal construction of act.”
State Ex Rel. Dep't of Human Servs. v. Colclazier, 1997 OK 134 (Okla. 1997). · cites it 2× “2 the Legislature expressed its intent that the provisions of the Children's Code should be liberally construed to carry out its purposes, inter alia: to provide judicial procedures to protect the welfare of the child; to provide permanency, which is in the best interests of the…”
Skrapka v. Bonner, 2008 OK 30 (Okla. 2008). · cites it 2× “Title 10 O.S.2001 § 7001-1.2, see note 24, supra.”
Saul v. Alcorn, 2007 OK 90 (Okla. 2007). · cites it 2× “Title 10 O.S.2001 § 7001-1.2 provides: A. It is the intent of the Legislature that Chapter 70 of this title shall be liberally construed, to the end that its purpose may be carried out.”
S.S. v. State, 90 P.3d 571 (Okla. Civ. App. 2004). “We do not agree that this presented a sufficiently compelling interest to proceed with the trial on that particular day in violation of Mother’s fundamental right to counsel.”
Ives v. Boone, 101 F. App'x 274 (10th Cir. 2004). “” Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 1101 (4) (1987).”
D.H. v. State, 130 P.3d 245 (Okla. 2006). “5 *251 (allowing immediate action if a child or a sibling of a child is in immediate danger). We are directed by statute to liberally construe the Children’s Code to carry out its purpose that “[t]he paramount consideration in all proceedings concerning a child alleged or found…”
In Re Jdh, 2006 OK 5 (Okla. 2006). “5 *251 (allowing immediate action if a child or a sibling of a child is in immediate danger). We are directed by statute to liberally construe the Children's Code to carry out its purpose that "[t]he paramount consideration in all proceedings concerning a child alleged or found…”
State v. Thompson, 983 P.2d 523 (Okla. Civ. App. 1999). “Finally, in 10 O.S.Supp.1998 § 7001-1.2, the legislature specifically provides for liberal construction of the Children’s Code and indicates the paramount consideration in proceedings concerning a child alleged to be deprived is the best interests of the child.”
In Re Sl, 2003 OK CIV APP 69 (Okla. Civ. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “" 10 O.S.2001 § 7001-1.2(B). The purpose of the laws relating to deprived children is, in part, to "[s]ecure for each such child, the permanency, care and guidance as will best serve the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health, safety and welfare of the child.”
In the Matter of A.M, 970 P.2d 1198 (Okla. Civ. App. 1998). “10 O.S.Supp.1997 § 7001-1.2. ¶ 14 Mother asserts the evidence was insufficient to prove A.”
In Re Gc, 2012 OK CIV APP 40 (Okla. Civ. App. 2012). “[ See 10 O.S.2001, § 7001-1.2] The purposes of laws relating to deprived children are to secure the permanency, care, health, safety and welfare of children and to preserve family ties whenever possible.”
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— Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 7001-1.2(B) — 4 cases
S.S. v. State, 90 P.3d 571 (Okla. Civ. App. 2004). “We do not agree that this presented a sufficiently compelling interest to proceed with the trial on that particular day in violation of Mother’s fundamental right to counsel.”
In Re Lm, 2012 OK CIV APP 41 (Okla. Civ. App. 2012).
In Re Sl, 2003 OK CIV APP 69 (Okla. Civ. App. 2003). “" 10 O.S.2001 § 7001-1.2(B). The purpose of the laws relating to deprived children is, in part, to "[s]ecure for each such child, the permanency, care and guidance as will best serve the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health, safety and welfare of the child.”
In Re Ecb, 2003 OK CIV APP 5 (Okla. Civ. App. 2002).
— Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 7001-1.2(B)(1) — 1 case
In Re Sl, 2003 OK CIV APP 69 (Okla. Civ. App. 2003). “" 10 O.S.2001 § 7001-1.2(B). The purpose of the laws relating to deprived children is, in part, to "[s]ecure for each such child, the permanency, care and guidance as will best serve the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health, safety and welfare of the child.”
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