Oklahoma § 28-3 - Failure of officers to make reports - Failure to charge
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 28-3 — Failure of officers to make reports - Failure to charge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-3. Failure of officers to make reports - Failure to charge
fees.
Any county, township and district officer who is required by law
to make monthly or quarterly reports to the board of county
commissioners who fails or refuses to make such reports, or who
makes a false or fraudulent report, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and in addition to any punishment the violator shall
forfeit the office; and in no case shall any county officer retain
any perquisites of the office; and if any officer neglect or refuse
to charge the fees provided by law, the person shall forfeit double
the amount thereof to be deducted from the person’s salary, or to be
collected by civil action against any such officer or a bondsman.
R.L.1910, § 3213. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 460, § 24, eff. Nov. 1,
2002.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 28-3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 28-3 cover?
Section 28-3 ("Failure of officers to make reports - Failure to charge") 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 § 28-3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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