Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-4-804: Notification of movement of child in the custody of

Department of Human Services.

A. 1. The Department of Human Services shall notify the court,

the postadjudication review board, the district attorney, the

child’s attorney, and the guardian ad litem of the child, if any,

whenever a child in the custody of the Department is moved from one

location to another.

2. The Department shall notify the foster family prior to

movement of the child pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-4-805

of this title.

3. The Department shall inform the guardian ad litem, if any,

and the child’s attorney of the specific location of the child.

B. The notification required by this section shall be made by

the Department within a reasonable time after the Department is made

aware of the need for movement, but in no event less than five (5)

judicial days prior to movement unless an emergency exists. As used

in this section, “emergency” means movement of a child that is:

1. Pursuant to an order of the court including, but not limited

to, an order authorizing placement of a child with a parent or

sibling;

2. Requested by the child-placing agency or foster parent of

the child, and the request is for immediate removal of the child

without delay or notice as provided by this section;

3. For emergency medical or mental health treatment;

4. For substantial noncompliance by a foster parent or child-

placing agency with applicable placement standards and agreements

such that the child is in imminent danger; or

5. Due to a pending investigation of an allegation of abuse or

neglect of a child by a foster parent or child-placing agency or

other person residing in the foster family home.

C. The court, on its own motion, may hold, or any party

receiving notice pursuant to this section, shall be granted, an

informal hearing concerning the reasons and necessity for moving the

child, if requested in writing, within five (5) days following the

receipt of notice.