Oklahoma § 57-47 - Sheriff to have charge of the jail
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-47 — Sheriff to have charge of the jail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-47. Sheriff to have charge of the jail
The sheriff, or such person designated by law in place of the
sheriff, shall have charge of the county jail of his or her county
and of all persons by law confined therein, and such sheriff or
other officer is hereby required to conform, in all respects, to the
rules and directions promulgated pursuant to the Oklahoma Jail
Standards Act and of the district judge and communicated to the
sheriff by the proper authority.
R.L. 1910, § 4585. Amended by Laws 1978, c. 244, § 19, eff. July 1,
1978; Laws 2025, c. 11, § 12, emerg. eff. April 28, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-47
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-47 cover?
Section 57-47 ("Sheriff to have charge of the jail") 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 § 57-47?
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