Oklahoma § 19-86 - Duties of special commissioners

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-86 — Duties of special commissioners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-86. Duties of special commissioners

Each of the special election commissioners shall be the

custodian of the ballot boxes, and affidavit boxes, and of all

certificates and returns of his precinct and shall safely convey the

same to the office of the county clerk not later than twelve o'clock

noon of the second day next succeeding the day of election, and

shall at said time and place, meet with other special commissioners,

and shall select one of their number and commission him to proceed

at once to the office of the Governor, and to deliver to the

Governor all the boxes, certificates and returns; said special

messenger giving a receipt to each commissioner for all boxes and

returns so accepted, and taking a receipt from the Governor for all

boxes and returns delivered to him.

R.L. 1910, § 1532.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-86

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-86 cover?

Section 19-86 ("Duties of special commissioners") 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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