Oklahoma § 19-215.3 - Bond
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.3 — Bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-215.3. Bond
Before entering upon the duties of their office, the district
attorneys, the assistant district attorneys, and the district
investigators shall each execute a bond payable to the State of
Oklahoma with some surety company authorized to do business in this
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers
state, as surety, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their
duties as such officers, and that they will pay over, in the manner
provided by law, all money which comes into their hands by virtue of
their office. The bond executed by a district attorney shall be in
the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and the bonds executed
by an assistant district attorney or a district investigator shall
each be in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). The premium
on said bonds shall be paid by the state. The provisions of this
section shall not apply to special assistant district attorneys
appointed pursuant to subsection C of Section 215.37M of this title.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 256, § 3. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 265, § 2,
emerg. eff. May 8, 1967; Laws 1996, c. 24, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3,
1996.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-215.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.3 cover?
Section 19-215.3 ("Bond") 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 § 19-215.3?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.3" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 19-215.3 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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