Oklahoma § 12-1653 - Parties - Venue
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1653 — Parties - Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1653. Parties - Venue
A. When a declaratory relief is sought, all persons shall be
made parties who have or claim any interest which would be affected
by the declaration, and no declaration shall prejudice the rights of
persons not parties to the proceeding.
B. The venue of the action shall be established by existing
statutes; provided, however, where the action involves an individual
defendant, the venue shall be in the county of the defendant’s
residence or where the defendant may be served with summons. If the
action involves two or more defendants who reside in different
counties, the venue shall be in any county where any defendant
resides or may be served with summons. Where the action has as a
defendant the Department of Corrections, the Board of Corrections or
any of the agents, officers or employees of the Department or Board,
the venue shall be in the county of the official residence of the
Department or Board.
C. In any proceeding which involves the validity of a municipal
ordinance or regulation, the municipality shall be made a party, and
shall be entitled to be heard, and if a statute or regulation is
alleged to be unconstitutional, the Attorney General of the state
shall also be served with a copy of the proceeding and be entitled
to be heard.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 59, § 3. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 8,
eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2003, c. 3, § 11, emerg. eff. March 19,
2003.
NOTE: Laws 2002, c. 402, § 4 repealed by Laws 2003, c. 3, § 12,
emerg. eff. March 19, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1653
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1653 cover?
Section 12-1653 ("Parties - Venue") 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 § 12-1653?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1653" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 12-1653 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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