Oklahoma § 57-59 - Grand juries shall examine prisons
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-59 — Grand juries shall examine prisons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-59. Grand juries shall examine prisons
The grand jury at each term of the district court, shall make
personal inspection of the condition of the county prison, as to the
sufficiency of the same for the safekeeping of prisoners, their
convenient accommodation and health, and shall inquire into the
manner in which the same has been kept since the last term, and the
court shall give this duty in special charge to such grand jury, and
lay before them all rules and regulations in force relating to
county jails and prison discipline; and it shall be imperative upon
the board of county commissioners to issue the necessary orders, or
cause to be made the necessary repairs, in accordance with the
complaint or recommendation of the grand jury.
R.L. 1910, § 4597.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-59
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-59 cover?
Section 57-59 ("Grand juries shall examine prisons") 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.
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