Oklahoma § 12-1338 - Return of writ - Enforcing obedience
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1338 — Return of writ - Enforcing obedience, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1338. Return of writ - Enforcing obedience
The sheriff or other person to whom the writ is directed shall
make immediate return thereof, and if he neglect or refuse, after
due service, to make return, or shall refuse or neglect to obey the
writ by producing the party named therein, and no sufficient excuse
be shown for such neglect or refusal, the court shall enforce
obedience by attachment.
R.L. 1910, § 4889.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1338
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1338 cover?
Section 12-1338 ("Return of writ - Enforcing obedience") 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 § 12-1338?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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