Oklahoma § 51-12.1 - Deceased officer's spouse - Eligibility for appointment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 51-12.1 — Deceased officer's spouse - Eligibility for appointment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-12.1. Deceased officer's spouse - Eligibility for appointment
If any officer of the state, district, county, city, town or
other governmental subdivision of this state shall die while in
office, and shall leave a surviving spouse, the said surviving
spouse shall be eligible (if otherwise qualified) to be appointed to
and to hold said office during the term for which the said officer
was elected or appointed, regardless of the degree of relationship
by either affinity or consanguinity to the appointing officer or to
any member of the appointing board, commission, or other appointing
authority, and it shall not be unlawful for any officer, board,
commission, appointing authority, or member thereof to appoint or
vote for the appointment of said surviving spouse to said office
during said term, regardless of any such relationship.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 218, § 1. Amended by Laws 1975, c. 268, § 1,
emerg. eff. June 5, 1975.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-12.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-12.1 cover?
Section 51-12.1 ("Deceased officer's spouse - Eligibility for appointment") 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 § 51-12.1?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 51-12.1" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 51-12.1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Oklahoma.