Oklahoma § 22-988.12 - Custody of offenders – Medical expenditures
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.12 — Custody of offenders – Medical expenditures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-988.12. Custody of offenders – Medical expenditures
A. Any person sentenced to a community punishment pursuant to
the provisions of the Oklahoma Community Sentencing Act shall not be
deemed an inmate, nor shall the person be considered to be in the
custody of the Department of Corrections, nor shall the person
require processing through the Lexington Reception and Assessment
Center. Persons sentenced to community punishment pursuant to the
Oklahoma Community Sentencing Act shall be in community custody
within the county.
B. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, persons
sentenced to a community punishment which does not include
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incarceration shall not have medical or dental expenses paid by the
Department of Corrections or reimbursed by the Community Sentencing
Division.
Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 4, § 12, eff. July 1, 1999.
Amended by Laws 2002, c. 165, § 4, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2008, c.
366, § 3, emerg. eff. June 3, 2008.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-988.12
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-988.12 cover?
Section 22-988.12 ("Custody of offenders – Medical expenditures") 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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