Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-703: Examination of child – Investigation of home

environment – Placement hearing.

A. After a petition has been filed, the court may order the

child to be examined and evaluated by a physician or other

appropriate professional to aid the court in making the proper

disposition concerning the child. The court may order a behavioral

health evaluation of a child as provided by the Inpatient Mental

Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act.

B. After adjudication and at the request of a judge in any

juvenile proceeding, the Department of Human Services shall

investigate the home conditions and environment of the child and the

financial ability, occupation and earning capacity of the parent,

legal guardian or custodian of the child. Upon request by the court

of another state, the Department may conduct a similar

investigation.

C. Within sixty (60) days of the start of each placement of a

child in a qualified residential treatment program as defined in

Section 1-1-105 of this title, the court shall set a hearing to:

1. Consider the assessment, determination, and documentation

made by the qualified individual conducting the assessment and

submitted as part of the Department's written report;

2. Determine whether the needs of the child can be met through

placement in a foster family home or, if not, determine whether

placement of the child in a qualified residential treatment program

provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the

child in the least restrictive environment;

3. Determine whether the child's current placement is

consistent with the short-term and long-term goals for the child, as

specified in the permanency plan for the child; and

4. Approve or disapprove the placement.