Oklahoma § 21-277 - Exercising functions of office after term expires
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-277 — Exercising functions of office after term expires, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-277. Exercising functions of office after term expires
Every person who having been an executive officer willfully
exercises any of the functions of his office after his term of
office has expired and a successor has been duly elected or
appointed, and has qualified in his place, and he has notice
thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2160.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-277
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-277 cover?
Section 21-277 ("Exercising functions of office after term expires") 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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