Oklahoma § 51-161.1 - Duty to defend, save harmless and indemnify employees Payment of settlements and judgments
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§ 51-161.1. Duty to defend, save harmless and indemnify employees Payment of settlements and judgments
When the state has a duty to defend any action pursuant to the
provisions of this act, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General
to defend all such actions, unless an agency of the state is
authorized by law to employ its own attorneys, in which case said
attorneys may defend such actions against the agency or the agency
may request that the Attorney General defend such actions. If such
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a request is made, the Attorney General shall defend any such
action.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 226, § 13, eff. Oct. 1, 1985. Amended by
Laws 1985, c. 357, § 1, operative Oct. 1, 1985.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-161.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-161.1 cover?
Section 51-161.1 ("Duty to defend, save harmless and indemnify employees Payment of settlements and judgments") 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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