Oklahoma § 19-448 - Failure to perform duty - Penalty

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-448 — Failure to perform duty - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-448. Failure to perform duty - Penalty

Any county commissioner who shall fail to perform any duty

required of him by law, shall be fined in a sum not less than Fifty

Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or

by imprisonment in the county jail not less than thirty (30) days

nor more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

R.L. 1910, § 1652.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-448

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-448 cover?

Section 19-448 ("Failure to perform duty - Penalty") 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 § 19-448?

A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 19-448" (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 § 19-448 apply to my situation?

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