Oklahoma § 19-28 - Official neglect - Felony
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-28 — Official neglect - Felony, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-28. Official neglect - Felony
Any election officer who shall be appointed, or commissioner,
under the provisions of this act or the laws of Oklahoma, and who
shall knowingly and willfully fail or refuse to perform required
duties shall be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and shall, upon
conviction, be punished by imprisonment as provided for in
subsections B through F of Section 20P of Title 21 of the Oklahoma
Statutes.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 40, p. 82, § 17. Amended by Laws 1997, c.
133, § 144, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 651, eff. Jan.
1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 144 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-28
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-28 cover?
Section 19-28 ("Official neglect - Felony") 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 § 19-28?
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