Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1228: Sheriff to act as receiver - When

Where a receiver is not appointed by the court or a judge

thereof, the sheriff or other officer attaching the property, shall

have all the powers and perform all the duties of a receiver

appointed by the court or a judge, and may, if necessary, commence

and maintain actions in his own name as such officer. He may be

required to give security other than his official undertaking.