Oklahoma § 21-382 - Officers receiving bribes
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-382 — Officers receiving bribes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-382. Officers receiving bribes
Every executive, legislative, county, municipal, judicial, or
other public officer, or any employee of the State of Oklahoma or
any political subdivision thereof, including peace officers and any
other law enforcement officer, or any person assuming to act as such
officer, who corruptly accepts or requests a gift or gratuity, or a
promise to make a gift, or a promise to do an act beneficial to such
officer, or that judgment shall be given in any particular manner,
or upon a particular side of any question, cause or proceeding,
which is or may be by law brought before him in his official
capacity, or as a consideration for any speech, work, or service in
connection therewith, or that in such capacity he shall make any
particular nomination or appointment, shall forfeit his office, be
forever disqualified to hold any public office, trust, or
appointment under the laws of this state, and be guilty of a Class
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
C2 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as provided for in
subsections B through F of Section 20M of this title, or by a fine
not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and imprisonment in
jail not exceeding one (1) year.
R.L. 1910, § 2184. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 1, § 2, emerg. eff.
Feb. 1, 1967; Laws 1976, c. 41, § 2, emerg. eff. April 5, 1976; Laws
1997, c. 133, § 181, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c.
5, § 98, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 216, eff. Jan. 1,
2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 181 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-382
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-382 cover?
Section 21-382 ("Officers receiving bribes") 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 § 21-382?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-382" (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 § 21-382 apply to my situation?
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