Oklahoma § 12-1342 - Inquiry into legality of judgment or process Limitations

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1342 — Inquiry into legality of judgment or process Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-1342. Inquiry into legality of judgment or process Limitations

No court or judge shall inquire into the legality of any

judgment or process, whereby the party is in custody, or discharge

him when the term of commitment has not expired in either of the

cases following:

First. Upon process issued by any court or judge of the United

States, or where such court or judge has exclusive jurisdiction; or,

Second. Upon any process issued on any final judgment of a

court of competent jurisdiction; or,

Third. For any contempt of any court, officer or body having

authority to commit; but an order of commitment as for a contempt,

upon proceedings to enforce the remedy of a party, is not included

in any of the foregoing specifications;

Fourth. Upon a warrant or commitment issued from the district

court, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, upon an

indictment or information.

R.L. 1910, § 4893.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1342

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1342 cover?

Section 12-1342 ("Inquiry into legality of judgment or process Limitations") 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 § 12-1342?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-1342 apply to my situation?

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