SECTION 340:25-3-1. Authority and scope

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(a)   Section 162.2 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes authorizes the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) to appoint and commission peace officers to conduct investigations and assist in prosecuting court proceedings related to child support. Peace officers of Oklahoma Child Support Services (OCSS) serve civil process and execute, arrest warrants and other court orders in cases in which OKDHS is a party or participant.
(b)   Peace officers may be authorized to possess and use firearms while performing their official OKDHS duties. Firearms are carried in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
(c)   This Subchapter does not apply to peace officers employed by entities under contract or agreement with OCSS.

[Source: Added at 9 Ok Reg 1413, eff 3-23-92 (emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 1809, eff 5-13-93; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2426, eff 7-1-00; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1842, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1245, eff 7-1-09]

                    
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