Oklahoma § 19-516 - Duty and powers as peace officer
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-516 — Duty and powers as peace officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-516. Duty and powers as peace officer
A. It shall be the duty of the sheriff, undersheriffs and
deputies to keep and preserve the peace of their respective
counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots and unlawful
assemblies and insurrections, for which purpose and for the service
of process in civil and criminal cases, and in apprehending or
securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they and
every constable may call to their aid such person or persons of
their county as they may deem necessary.
B. The sheriff, in addition to the duties pursuant to
subsection A of this section, shall coordinate and administer
courthouse security.
R.L. 1910, § 1700. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 71, § 1, eff. July 1,
2006.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-516
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-516 cover?
Section 19-516 ("Duty and powers as peace officer") 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.
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