Oklahoma § 79-207 - Subpoenas for witnesses
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 79-207 — Subpoenas for witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79-207. Subpoenas for witnesses
It shall be the duty of the court before whom any proceeding
under this act, may be brought, upon the application of the Attorney
General, to cause to be issued by the clerk of the court subpoenas
for witnesses as may be named in the application, and cause the same
to be served by the sheriff of the county where the subpoena is
issued; and the witnesses shall be compelled to appear before the
court or judge, at the time and place set forth in the subpoena, and
shall be compelled to testify as to any knowledge they may have of
the violations of any of the provisions of this act; and any witness
who fails or refuses to attend and testify shall be punished as for
contempt, as provided by law. The evidence of all the witnesses
shall, at the option of the Attorney General, be taken down and
shall be transcribed and placed in the hands of the Attorney
General, and the Attorney General shall be authorized to prosecute a
violator or violators of this act. Witnesses subpoenaed as provided
in this section shall be compelled to attend proceedings from any
county in the state.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 356, § 7, eff. July 1, 1998.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 79-207
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 79-207 cover?
Section 79-207 ("Subpoenas for witnesses") 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 § 79-207?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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