Oklahoma Statutes Citationized
Title 74. State Government
Chapter 2 - Attorney General
General Provisions
Section 18p-4 - Shelter and Care for Minor Mother Who is Victim of Domestic Abuse or Human Trafficking - Children of Minor Mother
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Cite as: 74 O.S. § 18p-4 (OSCN 2026), General Provisions
A. As used in this section, “minor mother” means an unemancipated female under eighteen (18) years of age who is pregnant or the biological parent of any child.
B. A domestic violence or human trafficking shelter facility may provide shelter and care to a minor mother, who is the victim of domestic abuse or human trafficking or is seeking relief from domestic abuse for herself or on behalf of any of her children or both herself and any of her children.
C. A domestic violence or human trafficking shelter facility may provide shelter or care only during an emergency constituting an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the minor mother or her child or both the minor mother and any of her children. Such shelter or care shall not extend beyond thirty (30) days unless the facility receives an order issued by the court to continue such services or the parent or guardian of the minor mother consents to such services.
D. The provisions of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall not apply to any domestic violence or human trafficking shelter facility and any person operating such facility who in good faith is providing shelter and care pursuant to the provisions of this section to a minor mother and any of her children who is a runaway from her parent or legal guardian.
E. The emergency custody hearing provided for in Section 1-4-202 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be provided for a minor mother who is seeking relief from domestic abuse for herself or on behalf of any of the her children.
Historical Data
Laws 2005, SB 236, c. 348, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 2005; Amended by Laws 2009, HB 2029, c. 234, § 159, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2026, SB 1810, c. 356, § 4 (superseded document available).
Citationizer® Summary of Documents Citing This Document| Cite | Name | Level |
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| Oklahoma Session Laws - 2026 | |||
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| 2026 O.S.L. 356, 2026 O.S.L. 356, | [SB 1810] - Human trafficking | Cited | |
| Title 21. Crimes and Punishments | |||
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| 21 O.S. 856, | Delinquent Minor - Contributing to Delinquency | Cited | |
| Title 74. State Government | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 74 O.S. 18p-4, | Shelter and Care for Minor Mother Who is Victim of Domestic Abuse - Children of Minor Mother | Cited | |
| 74 O.S. 18p-4, | Shelter and Care for Minor Mother Who is Victim of Domestic Abuse - Children of Minor Mother | Cited | |
| Title 10A. Children and Juvenile Code | |||
| Cite | Name | Level | |
| 10A O.S. 1-4-202, | Notice of Protective Custody | Cited | |