Oklahoma § 74-195 - Contracts for incarceration of prisoners

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-195 — Contracts for incarceration of prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 74-195. Contracts for incarceration of prisoners

Any county, city or town is hereby authorized to contract, in

accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, with any other

county, city or town for incarceration of prisoners awaiting trial

or serving a sentence, so long as the jail facility where said

prisoners are to be held is in compliance with the standards

established by this act.

Laws 1977, c. 137, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1977.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-195

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-195 cover?

Section 74-195 ("Contracts for incarceration of prisoners") 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 § 74-195?

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