Title
TITLE 30 - GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
Body
Oklahoma Statutes
Oklahoma Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, see 30 O.S. § 1-101 et seq.
CHAPTER 1
GUARDIANSHIPS
§ 1. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Cherokee Nation Guardianship and Conservatorship Act of 2012.
History
Source. LA 39-12, eff. October 16, 2012.
Library References
Indians
136, 141.
Westlaw Topic No. 209.
C.J.S. Indians §§ 36, 154 to 176.
§ 2. Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the general welfare of minor Cherokee Nation citizens or minors eligible to be Cherokee Nation citizens by establishing a system of general and limited guardianships for minors which provides for the protection of their rights and the management of their financial resources.
History
Source. LA 39-12, eff. October 16, 2012.
Library References
Indians 136, 141.
Westlaw Topic No. 209.
C.J.S. Indians §§ 36, 154 to 176.
§ 3. Existing guardianships or conservatorships-Compliance with act
A. Any guardianship or conservatorship in existence on or created on or after the effective date of this act shall comply with the provisions of the Cherokee Nation Guardianship and Conservatorship Act.
B. Unless otherwise modified or terminated, all guardianships and conservatorships established prior to the effective date of this act shall remain in full force and effect.
C. All guardians or conservators shall retain the powers assigned to them, unless otherwise modified or terminated by the Court.
History
Source. LA 39-12, eff. October 16, 2012.
Library References
Indians 136, 141.
Westlaw Topic No. 209.
C.J.S. Indians §§ 36, 154 to 176.
§ 4. Definitions
A. As used in the Cherokee Nation Guardianship and Conservatorship Act:
1. "Confidential information" means medical records, physical, psychological or other evaluations of a ward or subject of the proceeding, initial and subsequent guardianship plans, reports of guardians, limited guardia...
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