Oklahoma § 21-580 - Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-580 — Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-580. Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor

A public officer or person holding a public trust or employment

upon whom any duty is enjoined by law, who willfully neglects to

perform the duty is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not

apply to cases of official acts or omissions, the prevention or

punishment of which is otherwise specially provided by statute.

R.L.1910, § 2292.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments

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

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-580 cover?

Section 21-580 ("Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor") 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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