Oklahoma § 44-48 - Discharge of enlisted men

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-48 — Discharge of enlisted men, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-48. Discharge of enlisted men

Enlisted men discharged from service in the National Guard of

this state shall receive a discharge in writing in such form and

with such classification as is or shall be prescribed by National

Guard regulations, and in time of peace discharges may be given

prior to the expiration of terms of enlistment in the following

cases:

By sentence of a general court-martial; by direction of the

Governor on account of disability; on account of sentence of

imprisonment by a civil court whether suspended or not; on account

of a bona fide permanent change of residence to another state; and

for the purpose of enlisting in regular Army, Air Force, Navy, or

Marine Corps, and for such other causes as may be prescribed by

National Guard regulations or the Commander in Chief; provided, that

an enlisted man who has not returned or accounted for all of the

public property for which he is responsible, shall under no

circumstances receive an honorable discharge.

Laws 1951, p. 116, art. 3, § 8, eff. May 16, 1951.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-48

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-48 cover?

Section 44-48 ("Discharge of enlisted men") 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.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 44-48?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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