Oklahoma § 10-418 - Authority to obtain evidence - Administration of oaths
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 10-418 — Authority to obtain evidence - Administration of oaths, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-418. Authority to obtain evidence - Administration of oaths
When conducting investigations of complaints as provided in this
article, the Department of Public Welfare shall have the power to
summon any person to appear and produce such books and papers as
shall be designated in the summons, and to give testimony under oath
concerning the matter and institution under investigation. The
Department shall have the power to administer oaths to such persons
as may be summoned and to enforce all such powers as are given to
notaries public when they are taking depositions.
R.L.1910, § 8100; Laws 1978, c. 244, § 35, eff. July 1, 1978.
Renumbered from Title 74, § 180 by Laws 1982, c. 312, § 48, emerg.
eff. May 28, 1982.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 10-418
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 10-418 cover?
Section 10-418 ("Authority to obtain evidence - Administration of oaths") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 10-418?
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