Oklahoma § 57-217 - Lists of prisoners eligible for public work projects

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-217 — Lists of prisoners eligible for public work projects, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 57-217. Lists of prisoners eligible for public work projects

Upon approval by the Board of Corrections, the Director shall

determine which prisoners shall be eligible for said public project,

and shall establish and may modify lists of prisoners eligible for

the said public projects. Upon the approval of said project by the

Board of Corrections, the Director may send to the place and at the

time designated the number of prisoners mutually agreed upon as

necessary for the timely completion of said project.

Added by Laws 1975, c. 211, § 3, emerg. eff. May 27, 1975.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-217

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-217 cover?

Section 57-217 ("Lists of prisoners eligible for public work projects") 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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