Oklahoma Code § 56-228

Title 56. Poor Persons: Guardianship voucher program
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A.  In addition to any other form of assistance provided for
under subsection E of Section 1415 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, the Department of Human Services is authorized to pay a
voucher to a relative or certified volunteer for the sole purpose of
acquiring legal representation to initiate guardianship proceedings
on behalf of any person who receives Title XIX Home and Community-
Based Waiver-funded services from the Developmental Disabilities
Services Division, or who is a resident of an institution specified
in Section 1406 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B.  Administration of the guardianship voucher program,
including, but not limited to, establishing financial eligibility
criteria and volunteer training and certification requirements,
shall be established by rules promulgated by the Commission for
Human Services.

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