Oklahoma § 57-5 - Bible furnished for each prisoner - Ministers to have
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-5 — Bible furnished for each prisoner - Ministers to have, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-5. Bible furnished for each prisoner - Ministers to have
access.
The keeper of each prison shall provide, at the expense of the
county or state, as the case may be, for each prisoner under his
charge, who may be able and desirous to read, a copy of the Bible,
or New Testament, to be used by such prisoner during his
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 57. Prisons and Reformatories
confinement, and any minister of the gospel, disposed to aid in
reforming the prisoners, and instructing them in their moral and
religious duties, shall have access to them at seasonable and proper
times.
R.L. 1910, § 4607.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-5
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-5 cover?
Section 57-5 ("Bible furnished for each prisoner - Ministers to have") 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 § 57-5?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 57-5" (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?
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How does Oklahoma § 57-5 apply to my situation?
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