Oklahoma § 5-11 - Licensed attorneys and their spouses - Prohibition on
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 5-11 — Licensed attorneys and their spouses - Prohibition on, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-11. Licensed attorneys and their spouses - Prohibition on
becoming sureties - Effect of unauthorized bond.
Licensed attorneys of this state, their spouses or anyone to
whom said attorneys have conveyed property for the purpose of
signing bonds for said attorneys, are prohibited from signing any
bonds as surety in any civil or criminal action, pending or about to
be commenced in any of the courts of this state, or before any
justice of the peace. No court clerk or judicial officer of this
state shall accept any bonds signed by licensed attorneys, their
spouses or anyone to whom said attorneys have conveyed property for
the purpose of signing bonds for said attorneys. All such bonds,
signed by an attorney or his or her spouse, shall be absolutely
void, and no penalty can be recovered of the attorney or his or her
spouse signing the same.
R.L.1910, § 256; Laws 1965, c. 440, § 1, emerg. eff. July 12, 1965.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 5-11
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 5-11 cover?
Section 5-11 ("Licensed attorneys and their spouses - Prohibition on") 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 § 5-11?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 5-11" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 5-11 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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