Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments

Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-581: Willful omission of duty by public officers

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A public officer or official who willfully fails to perform a duty required by law commits a misdemeanor, unless a different penalty is specified elsewhere.

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