Cite as: 10 CNCA § 25

As used in this Title, the terms hereinafter enumerated shall have the following meanings:

1. "Before the court" as used in 10 CNCA § 28, means in-person or electronically via telephone or internet.

2. "Cherokee Nation" means the government of Cherokee Nation or the administrative agency within Cherokee Nation designated by the Principal Chief to administer laws and programs involving children and juveniles.

3. "Child" means any unmarried or unemancipated person under the age of eighteen (18) years.

4. "Court" means any court of competent jurisdiction which may hereafter be established for such purposes authorized to officiate in matters relating to children.

5. "DHS" means the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

6. "District Court" means the District Court of Cherokee Nation.

7. "Foster home" means a home or other place, other than the home of a parent, or a guardian of the child concerned, duly licensed by Cherokee Nation, wherein a child is received for care, custody and maintenance.

8. "Indian" means a person as defined by 10 CNCA § 40.2.

9. "Nation" means Cherokee Nation.

10. "Person" means any natural person, corporation, association, organization, institution, or partnership.

Definitions provided in 10 CNCA § 1101 are incorporated for this title.

Historical Data

Amended. LA 24–12, eff. July 24, 2012.