Oklahoma § 69-617 - Food for convicts - Medical attention
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 69-617 — Food for convicts - Medical attention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-617. Food for convicts - Medical attention
The board of county commissioners shall furnish wholesome food
in sufficient quantity and variety to all convicts working upon the
public roads to maintain them in good health and vigor, and shall
furnish medical attention when required in accordance with the
standards promulgated pursuant to the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 415, § 617, operative July 1, 1968. Amended
by Laws 1978, c. 244, § 28, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws 2025, c. 11, §
18, emerg. eff. April 28, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 69-617
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 69-617 cover?
Section 69-617 ("Food for convicts - Medical attention") 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 § 69-617?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 69-617 apply to my situation?
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