Oklahoma § 56-26.10 - Direct relief
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-26.10 — Direct relief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-26.10. Direct relief
(A) The Oklahoma Department of Institutions, Social and
Rehabilative Services is authorized to maintain a general relief
fund account for direct relief purposes, and monies allocated to
said fund shall be made, upon order of the Oklahoma Department of
Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services, direct to the
State Budget Director; the State Treasurer shall thereupon issue his
warrant to credit said funds to the General Relief Account, as
provided herein.
(B) Payments made to eligible clients for direct relief shall be
disbursed to said clients from or through the state office of the
Oklahoma Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative
Services.
(C) No grant made to a client under the provisions of this act
shall be subject to assignment for discount, garnishment, or other
means of final process.
(D) Where a voucher is issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Institutions, Social and Rehabilative Services a copy of the voucher
register shall be furnished the State Treasurer for the purpose of
paying out any money subject to disbursement under direction of the
Oklahoma Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative
Service; any right to payment on such voucher, or to recover
thereon, shall cease after six (6) months from the date of
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registration, which registration shall then be cancelled, and any
obligation represented thereby against the funds, or otherwise,
shall then expire.
Added by Laws 1951, p. 152, § 10, emerg. eff. April 5, 1951.
Amended by Laws 1979, c. 47, § 27, emerg. eff. April 9, 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-26.10
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-26.10 cover?
Section 56-26.10 ("Direct relief") 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 § 56-26.10?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-26.10 apply to my situation?
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