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Homeless Encampments

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Jim Elias
Thu, Oct 3, 2024 5:24 PM

How are municipalities are dealing with the homeless encampments under bridges, etc. What ordinances/procedures are being used by municipalities for controlling or removal of encampments, and more particularly, what procedures are used to dispose of the personal property when the encampment appears to be abandoned, or the homeless person cannot otherwise be found?  Thanks in advance for any input provided.

Jim Elias
Attorney at Law
ROBINETT  ǀ  KING
ELIAS ∙ BUHLINGER ∙ BROWN ∙ KANE
117 W. 5th Street
500 Professional Building
P.O. Box 1066
Bartlesville, OK 74005-1066

(918) 336-4132 Office
(918) 336-9009 Fax

How are municipalities are dealing with the homeless encampments under bridges, etc. What ordinances/procedures are being used by municipalities for controlling or removal of encampments, and more particularly, what procedures are used to dispose of the personal property when the encampment appears to be abandoned, or the homeless person cannot otherwise be found? Thanks in advance for any input provided. Jim Elias Attorney at Law ROBINETT ǀ KING ELIAS ∙ BUHLINGER ∙ BROWN ∙ KANE 117 W. 5th Street 500 Professional Building P.O. Box 1066 Bartlesville, OK 74005-1066 (918) 336-4132 Office (918) 336-9009 Fax