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Okla. Stat. tit. 30, § 30-3-118: Duties and powers of guardian or limited guardian

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A. A guardian or limited guardian of the person of an

incapacitated or partially incapacitated person is responsible for

the care or control of the ward pursuant to the provisions of the

Oklahoma Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, and the orders of the

court, and the guardianship plan approved by the court and shall

perform diligently and in good faith any specific duties and powers

assigned by the court.

B. 1. A guardian or limited guardian of the person of an

incapacitated or partially incapacitated person shall:

a. become or remain sufficiently acquainted with the ward

and maintain sufficient contact with the ward to know

of the capacities, limitations, needs, opportunities,

and physical and mental health of the ward;

b. assure that the ward has a place of abode in the least

restrictive, most normal setting consistent with the

requirements for his health or safety; and

c. provide any required consents or approvals on behalf

of the ward as authorized by the court.

2. A guardian or limited guardian of the person, if consistent

with the terms of an order of the court, may:

a. if no guardian of the property or conservator for the

estate of the ward has been appointed, institute

proceedings, including administrative proceedings, or

take other appropriate action to compel the

performance by any person of a duty to support the

ward or to pay sums for the welfare of the ward; and

b. consent to routine or necessary medical or other

professional care, treatment, or advice for the ward

without liability by reason of the consent for injury

to the ward resulting from the negligence or acts of

third persons unless a parent would have been liable

in the circumstances.

C. If satisfied that the incapacity or partial incapacity of

the ward has ceased, the guardian or limited guardian shall file a

petition requesting a determination on the restoration to capacity

of the ward and the termination of the guardianship.

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