Children’s Code Benchbook – Deprived – 2025 Edition

The Oklahoma Children’s Court Benchbook is designed to give judges and attorneys quick access to key provisions of the Oklahoma Children’s Code and related authority. The benchbook is divided into chapters and sections, which are listed in an index. Clicking on a heading in the index will take you directly to the corresponding chapter or section in the body of the benchbook.

Throughout the benchbook, statutory and case-law citations in both the body text and the footnotes are hyperlinked. Click on any underlined citation to open the relevant statute or case, then close that window or tab to return to the benchbook.

Judges’ Handbook: Oklahoma Disability Law Center

Understanding Authority of Judge of District Court Supervising Juveniles to Enforce Federal Rights 
Understanding Special Education 
Understanding Discrimination 
Understanding Medicaid 
Understanding How to Locate Resources with Ease

Oklahoma Bench Guide to Indian Child Welfare 2025

Oklahoma’s first published appellate opinion on ICWA was issued thirty-five years ago by the Court of Civil Appeals, and today Oklahoma remains a leading state in ICWA application. (See, Duncan v. Wiley, 1982 OK CIV APP 45, 657 P.2d 1212.) This bench reference provides an insightful approach to the standards and requirements of ICWA, OICWA and the new BIA Final Rule on ICWA.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ ICWA Bench Book

This benchbook was created to build upon the original checklists with updated language to be consistent with the statute, regulations, and best practices, commonly promoted by the NCJFCJ.

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Informational booklet written for parents to inform about the juvenile deprived court system.

To request copies for your courtroom, please email lacey.warren@oscn.net .

Parent/Guardian Handbook (Spanish)

Informational booklet written for parents to inform about the juvenile deprived court system, written in Spanish.