Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1192
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Garnishment of money due from state, county or
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municipality - Exceptions.
That it shall be lawful for any creditor of any person, firm or
corporation in this state, to whom the state or any county, city,
town, school board, board of education or any municipal subdivision
of the state is indebted, to cause a garnishment to issue to, and to
garnishee sums, wages or other sums due such creditor of the state
or such municipality to the same extent and in like manner as if
such creditor of the state or such municipality was a creditor of a
private individual, firm or corporation; provided, however, that
such officer or employee of said state, county or municipality shall
be entitled to the exemptions as to amount of such wages, salary,
fund or compensation due thereto, as is exempt from attachment,
execution or garnishment in favor of officers or employees of
private individuals or corporations.
That it shall be lawful for any creditor of any person, firm or
corporation in this state, to whom the state or any county, city,
town, school board, board of education or any municipal subdivision
of the state is indebted, to cause a garnishment to issue to, and to
garnishee sums, wages or other sums due such creditor of the state
or such municipality to the same extent and in like manner as if
such creditor of the state or such municipality was a creditor of a
private individual, firm or corporation; provided, however, that
such officer or employee of said state, county or municipality shall
be entitled to the exemptions as to amount of such wages, salary,
fund or compensation due thereto, as is exempt from attachment,
execution or garnishment in favor of officers or employees of
private individuals or corporations.
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