Oklahoma § 20-1007
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1007, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1007.
Destruction or sale of documents by court clerk.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts
The court clerk in each county in Oklahoma is authorized to
destroy or sell for salvage the documents mentioned in this section
which have been on file or stored in the court clerk’s office for a
period longer than the time specified below:
1. One (1) year. All marriage health certificates.
2. Two (2) years. All instruments relating to beer, bingo,
process servers, foreign process servers, closing out sale, and pool
hall licenses including the applications, affidavits of residence,
orders for hearing, notices of hearing, affidavits of posting and
mailing and duplicate beer license.
3. Three (3) years. All duplicate receipts, duplicate
vouchers, mechanics' and materialmen's lien records, duplicate
deposit tickets, jury lists, juror and witness certificates, court
clerk's liens, court fund claims, jury and bailiff records, monthly
reports, statutory bonds, cost bonds, paid claims, procedural bonds,
court assignments, and court calendars including disposition docket
books containing entries which have been posted to the case file
docket sheet or computer printed docket sheet, appearance bonds and
search warrants in instances where no charges are filed, purchase
orders, court minutes and records pertaining to bondspersons’
licenses.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 202, § 1, emerg. eff. June 8, 1971. Amended
by Laws 1989, c. 336, § 3, eff. July 1, 1989; Laws 1993, c. 87, § 2,
eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 197, § 4, emerg. eff. May 19,
1995; Laws 2002, c. 390, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 2002; Laws 2003,
c. 153, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1007
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1007 cover?
Section 20-1007 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 § 20-1007?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1007" (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 § 20-1007 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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