Oklahoma § 19-522 - May not recommend or act as attorney - List of attorneys
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-522 — May not recommend or act as attorney - List of attorneys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-522. May not recommend or act as attorney - List of attorneys
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No sheriff, undersheriff, deputy sheriff, or person by either of
them deputed to do any special act, shall, directly or indirectly,
by himself or through others in any way suggest or indicate to, or
advise any person having any proceeding or about to have any
proceeding in any court, or other matter, that any attorney or firm
of attorneys is desirable, or successful practitioners, or in any
way do any act liable to influence or direct such person in his
choice of attorneys. Nor shall any such sheriff, undersheriff, or
deputy sheriff, appear or advise as attorney or counselor in the
case, or in any court. Any sheriff, undersheriff, deputy sheriff,
or person so specially deputed, who shall violate any one of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and for the first offense shall be fined Ten Dollars ($10.00), and
on the second conviction shall be fined not less than Twenty-five
Dollars ($25.00); and for the third offense, he shall be removed
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers
from office. The sheriff shall keep posted in each cell of the jail
a list of the attorneys practicing in his county.
R.L. 1910, § 1706.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-522
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-522 cover?
Section 19-522 ("May not recommend or act as attorney - List of attorneys") 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 § 19-522?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 19-522" (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 § 19-522 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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