Oklahoma Statutes
§ 26-5-131 — Disposition of deposits.
Oklahoma § 26-5-131
JurisdictionOklahoma
Title 26Elections
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Bluebook
Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 26-5-131 (2026).
Text
In the event the petitioner is successful at said hearing, his deposit shall be returned to him, and all costs of such hearing shall be deducted from the deposit of the contestee, and the balance, if any, shall be returned to said contestee. If the contestee does not file an answer or make an appearance, or if the petitioner is unsuccessful, all costs incurred shall be paid from the deposit made by the petitioner, and the balance, if any, shall be returned to said petitioner.
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Legislative History
Laws 1974, c. 153, § 5-131, operative Jan. 1, 1975.
Nearby Sections
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§ 26-1-101
General elections.§ 26-1-102
Primary elections.§ 26-1-103
Runoff primary election.§ 26-1-104
Closed primaries - Independent voters.§ 26-1-105
Substitute candidates.§ 26-1-106
Determining dates.§ 26-1-107
Recognized political parties.§ 26-1-108
Formation of new political parties.§ 26-1-109
Party ceases to be recognized.§ 26-1-110
Changes in party affiliation.§ 26-1-112
Ranked choice voting prohibited.§ 26-10-101.1
Candidates pledged to Independent candidate for§ 26-10-101.2
Repealed§ 26-10-102
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Bluebook (online)
Oklahoma § 26-5-131, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ok/26/26-5-131.