Oklahoma § 58-24.1 - Preservation of original will - Removal from custody
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-24.1 — Preservation of original will - Removal from custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-24.1. Preservation of original will - Removal from custody
Upon the filing of a petition for the probate of a will and upon
the production of the will, the clerk of the district court shall
safely preserve the original will and shall not permit it to be
removed from the county courthouse building until after a
photographic, photostatic or certified copy thereof has been filed
in the court; provided, however, that after such copy is prepared
and filed, the judge of the district court may, for good cause shown
and upon written order filed with the court clerk, permit the
original will to be removed from the courthouse building.
Laws 1965, c. 231, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-24.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-24.1 cover?
Section 58-24.1 ("Preservation of original will - Removal from custody") 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 § 58-24.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-24.1 apply to my situation?
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