SECTION 317:30-5-1026. Reporting of suspected abuse/neglect

  Instances of child abuse and/or neglect are to be reported in accordance with state law, including, but not limited to, Section (§) 1-2-101 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes and 43A O.S. § 10-104. Any person suspecting child abuse or neglect shall immediately report it to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) hotline, at 1-800-522-3511; any person suspecting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult shall immediately report it to the local DHS County Office, municipal or county law enforcement authorities, or, if the report occurs after normal business hours, the OKDHS hotline. Health care professionals who are requested to report incidents of domestic abuse by adult victims with legal capacity shall promptly make a report to the nearest law enforcement agency, per 22 O.S. § 58.

[Source: Added at 14 Ok Reg 3707, eff 8-1-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 1528, eff 5-11-98; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2081, eff 6-25-09; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1486, eff 9-14-20]