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§ 516. Duty and powers as peace officer

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 19. Counties and County Officers

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 19. Counties and County Officers
Chapter 12. Sheriff
General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
19 Okl.St.Ann. § 516
§ 516. Duty and powers as peace officer
A. It shall be the duty of the sheriff, undersheriffs and deputies to keep and preserve the peace of their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots and unlawful assemblies and insurrections, for which purpose and for the service of process in civil and criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they and every constable may call to their aid such person or persons of their county as they may deem necessary.
B. The sheriff, in addition to the duties pursuant to subsection A of this section, shall coordinate and administer courthouse security.

Credits

R.L.1910, § 1700; Laws 2006, c. 71, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006.
19 Okl. St. Ann. § 516, OK ST T. 19 § 516
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 182 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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