Oklahoma § 19-65 - Penalty for refusing to pay over monies
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-65 — Penalty for refusing to pay over monies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-65. Penalty for refusing to pay over monies
If any officer, person, firm or corporation having custody,
control or possession of any money belonging to any school district,
road district, municipal township, city or town in any such
counties, shall withhold and fail to pay over the same after lawful
demand shall have been made therefor, such officer, person, firm or
corporation shall be liable to a penalty equal to twenty-five
percent (25%) of the money wrongfully withheld, which shall belong
to such county, school district, road district, municipal township,
city or village, and which penalty may be recovered in any action
brought to recover such money.
R.L. 1910, § 1516.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-65
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-65 cover?
Section 19-65 ("Penalty for refusing to pay over monies") 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 § 19-65?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 19-65" (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?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-65 apply to my situation?
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