Oklahoma § 56-127 - Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-127 — Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-127. Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent
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The board of county commissioners of any county in this state is
hereby authorized and empowered to hold, own, or use for any other
lawful county purpose, or lease for any other lawful purpose, any
real estate deeded to or held by such county for the purpose of
county indigent care facilities, when, in the opinion of the board
of county commissioners, such real estate is not needed, is
unsuitable, or inconvenient for the purpose of an indigent care
facility; provided that nothing contained in this section shall
prevent the said county from selling the said property as provided
by law, and the power to hold, own, or use said property for any
lawful county purpose, or lease said property for any lawful
purpose, shall be in addition to the power to sell said property as
provided in Sections 121 through 126 of this title.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 92, § 1. Amended by Laws 1971, c. 235, § 1,
emerg. eff. June 12, 1971; Laws 1994, c. 87, § 28, eff. Sept. 1,
1994.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-127
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-127 cover?
Section 56-127 ("Authorization to use or lease realty held for indigent") 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 § 56-127?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 56-127" (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 § 56-127 apply to my situation?
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