Oklahoma § 19-331 - May punish contempts and issue process
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-331 — May punish contempts and issue process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-331. May punish contempts and issue process
The board of county commissioners shall have power to preserve
order when sitting as a board, and may punish contempts by fines not
exceeding Five Dollars ($5.00), or by imprisonment in the county
jail not exceeding twenty-four (24) hours; they may force obedience
to all orders made by attachment or other compulsory process, and
when fines are assessed by them the same may be collected before any
justice of the peace having jurisdiction, and shall be paid over as
other fines within ten (10) days after they are collected.
R.L. 1910, § 1592.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-331
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-331 cover?
Section 19-331 ("May punish contempts and issue process") 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 § 19-331?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-331 apply to my situation?
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