Oklahoma § 17-2 - Contempt proceedings - When authorized - Institution of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-2 — Contempt proceedings - When authorized - Institution of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-2. Contempt proceedings - When authorized - Institution of
prosecution - Notice.
In case of failure of any corporation, person or firm to obey or
comply with any order or requirement of the Corporation Commission,
the Commission may punish such corporation, person or firm, as for
contempt. Such contempt proceedings may be instituted by any
citizen of this state, or other parties affected by such order, by
filing an affidavit with the Corporation Commission, setting forth
the acts of omission or failure to comply with such order or
requirement. Upon the filing of such affidavit or information above
mentioned, it shall be the duty of the Commission to forward to such
offending corporation, person or firm a copy of such affidavit or
information, and shall also issue citation to such corporation,
person or firm to answer at a time to be fixed in the citation, not
less than ten (10) days, nor more than twenty (20) days from the
date of the service of said citation.
R.L.1910, § 1193.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-2 cover?
Section 17-2 ("Contempt proceedings - When authorized - Institution of") 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 § 17-2?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 17-2" (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 § 17-2 apply to my situation?
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