If your 72 hour is verbal then complete:
- The petition for 72-hour
- Order for 72-hour
- Notice and order for hearing and order appointing counsel. These must be filed within 24 hours of verbal order.
- Your client is to be served copies within same day of filing. Client gets copies of all pleadings as well as counsel for APS and client and others entitled are provided the notice and order setting hearing.
- Your 30-day order should also be prepared to have ready for the scheduled hearing.
If your 72 hour is not a verbal, then follow the steps above to complete your appropriate pleadings for signatures and filing.
In some counties your ADA or OKDHS legal will prepare and file the pleadings.
Your client must be seen within 24 hours of filing your petition.
