Oklahoma § 19-553 - Retiring sheriffs and deputies - Retention of peace
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-553 — Retiring sheriffs and deputies - Retention of peace, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-553. Retiring sheriffs and deputies - Retention of peace
officer status - Firearms and badges – Death and spousal request.
A. Sheriffs and their deputies, retiring under the provisions
of Sections 951 et seq. of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or
Sections 901 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or
reserve deputies may retain their status as peace officers of the
State of Oklahoma, retired, and as such may retain the right to keep
their county-issued firearm and badge, and bear firearms as provided
by Sections 554 and 555 of this title.
B. Upon the death of a sheriff, or deputy, or reserve deputy,
the surviving spouse may request to retain the badge and firearm of
the deceased spouse. The sheriff’s office may grant the request in
accordance with their policy, if any.
Added by Laws 1979, c. 107, § 1. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 340, §
14, eff. July 1, 1990; Laws 2005, c. 169, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-553
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-553 cover?
Section 19-553 ("Retiring sheriffs and deputies - Retention of peace") 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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