Oklahoma § 76-5.2 - Filing of claim
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-5.2 — Filing of claim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-5.2. Filing of claim
Should a private citizen incur personal injury, death or damage
to property, as provided in the Good Samaritan Act, the private
citizen or a person dependent upon such citizen for principal
support may file a claim in the office of the Governor for
indemnification to the extent that the claimant is not compensated
from any other source for such injury, death or damage. The claim
shall state:
l. The date, place and circumstances which gave rise to the
claim;
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2. A general description of the activities of the private
citizen during the event;
3. The estimated extent of the injury, death or damage
sustained for which the claimant is not compensated from any other
source; and
4. Such other information as the office of the Governor may
require.
The claim shall be accompanied by a corroborating statement.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 344, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-5.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-5.2 cover?
Section 76-5.2 ("Filing of claim") 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 § 76-5.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 76-5.2 apply to my situation?
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