Oklahoma § 22-262 - Discharge of defendant, when
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-262 — Discharge of defendant, when, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-262. Discharge of defendant, when
After hearing the proofs and the statement of the defendant, if
he have one, or his testimony if he testifies if it appear either
that a public offense has not been committed, or that a public
offense has been committed, but there is not sufficient cause to
believe the defendant guilty thereof, the magistrate must order the
defendant to be discharged, by an endorsement on the complaint over
his signature to the following effect:
There being no sufficient cause to believe the within named A.
B. guilty of the offense within mentioned, I order him to be
discharged.
R.L.1910, § 5678.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-262
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-262 cover?
Section 22-262 ("Discharge of defendant, when") 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 § 22-262?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-262 apply to my situation?
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