Oklahoma § 56-127 - Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-127 — Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56-127. Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent

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The board of county commissioners of any county in this state is

hereby authorized and empowered to hold, own, or use for any other

lawful county purpose, or lease for any other lawful purpose, any

real estate deeded to or held by such county for the purpose of

county indigent care facilities, when, in the opinion of the board

of county commissioners, such real estate is not needed, is

unsuitable, or inconvenient for the purpose of an indigent care

facility; provided that nothing contained in this section shall

prevent the said county from selling the said property as provided

by law, and the power to hold, own, or use said property for any

lawful county purpose, or lease said property for any lawful

purpose, shall be in addition to the power to sell said property as

provided in Sections 121 through 126 of this title.

Added by Laws 1959, p. 92, § 1. Amended by Laws 1971, c. 235, § 1,

emerg. eff. June 12, 1971; Laws 1994, c. 87, § 28, eff. Sept. 1,

1994.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-127

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-127 cover?

Section 56-127 ("Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent") 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 § 56-127?

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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 § 56-127 apply to my situation?

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