Oklahoma § 43-138 - Recording of costs in child support enforcement cases Assessment against nonprevailing party
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 43-138 — Recording of costs in child support enforcement cases Assessment against nonprevailing party, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-138. Recording of costs in child support enforcement cases Assessment against nonprevailing party
Costs incurred in a child support enforcement case in which a
party is represented by an office operated by or for the benefit of
the Oklahoma Department of Human Services shall be recorded by the
court clerk. The reasonable costs may be assessed by the court
against the nonprevailing party at the conclusion of the
proceedings.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 221, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 43-138
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 43-138 cover?
Section 43-138 ("Recording of costs in child support enforcement cases Assessment against nonprevailing party") 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 § 43-138?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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