Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-580
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Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor
Official statutory text
A public officer or person holding a public trust or employment
upon whom any duty is enjoined by law, who willfully neglects to
perform the duty is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not
apply to cases of official acts or omissions, the prevention or
punishment of which is otherwise specially provided by statute.
upon whom any duty is enjoined by law, who willfully neglects to
perform the duty is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not
apply to cases of official acts or omissions, the prevention or
punishment of which is otherwise specially provided by statute.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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