Oklahoma § 22-36.1 - Police dog handlers - Civil liability
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-36.1 — Police dog handlers - Civil liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-36.1. Police dog handlers - Civil liability
Any dog handler as defined by Section 648 of Title 21 of the
Oklahoma Statutes who uses a police dog in the line of duty in
accordance with the policies or standards established by the law
enforcement agency for which he is employed shall not be civilly
liable for any damages arising from the use of said dog, except as
provided for in the Governmental Tort Claims Act.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 54, § 4, eff. July 1, 1986.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-36.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-36.1 cover?
Section 22-36.1 ("Police dog handlers - Civil liability") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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