Oklahoma SB523 modifies sheriff duties, allows deputies to serve outside their county, and clarifies employer liability.
Oklahoma SB523 amends the duties of sheriffs and deputies, allowing them to serve outside their county of employment under certain conditions. It specifies that reserve force deputy sheriffs must accompany a certified deputy sheriff unless they have completed a basic police course. The bill also clarifies that the employing county remains liable for the conduct of sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs during events requiring additional resources. Effective November 1, 2025.
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