Oklahoma § 44-942 - Payment and collection of fines
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-942 — Payment and collection of fines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-942. Payment and collection of fines
ARTICLE 142. Payment and collection of fines.
A. Fines imposed by a military court or through imposition of
nonjudicial punishment shall be paid to the State of Oklahoma and
delivered to the convening authority or his or her designee or in
the case of nonjudicial punishment, the imposing officer. Fines may
be collected in the following manner:
1. By cash or money order;
2. By retention of any pay or allowances due or to become due
to the person fined from any state or the United States; or
3. By garnishment or levy, together with costs, on the wages,
goods, and chattels of a person delinquent in paying a fine, as
provided by law.
B. Any sum so received or retained shall be deposited in the
Military Justice Fund, except that the court may direct that the sum
so received or retained be provided to a victim or victims as
restitution.
Added by Laws 2019, c. 408, § 199, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-942
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-942 cover?
Section 44-942 ("Payment and collection of fines") 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 § 44-942?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 44-942 apply to my situation?
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