Oklahoma § 57-55 - Penalty for sheriff's neglect
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-55 — Penalty for sheriff's neglect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-55. Penalty for sheriff's neglect
If the sheriff or jailer in charge of any county jail shall
neglect or refuse to comply with any of the rules and regulations
established by the district judge, or pursuant to the Oklahoma Jail
Standards Act, or to any other duties required pursuant to Sections
41 through 64 of this title, the sheriff or jailer in charge shall,
on conviction thereof, by indictment for each case of such failure
or neglect of duty as aforesaid, pay into the county treasury of the
proper county, for the use of such county, a fine not less than Ten
Dollars ($10.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to be
assessed by the district court of the proper district.
R.L. 1910, § 4593. Amended by Laws 1978, c. 244, § 23, eff. July 1,
1978; Laws 2025, c. 11, § 15, emerg. eff. April 28, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-55
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-55 cover?
Section 57-55 ("Penalty for sheriff's neglect") 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 § 57-55?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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