Oklahoma § 68-251 - Filing petitions and applications for collection of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-251 — Filing petitions and applications for collection of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-251. Filing petitions and applications for collection of
delinquent taxes by mail.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any statute or court rule to
the contrary the Tax Commission may file petitions and applications
in the various district courts of this state to initiate actions
authorized in Section 201 et seq. of Title 68 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, for collection of delinquent state taxes by mailing same
to the respective court clerk of the district courts of this state.
Upon receipt of such petition or application, the court clerk shall
cause hearings to be set as required by law, and shall cause the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 68. Revenue and Taxation
necessary summons or notice to be issued and served by sheriff or
mail, as set forth in the summons or notice.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 356, § 6, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-251
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-251 cover?
Section 68-251 ("Filing petitions and applications for collection of") 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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