Oklahoma § 12-2202 - Judicial notice of adjudicative facts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2202 — Judicial notice of adjudicative facts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2202. Judicial notice of adjudicative facts
A. This section governs only judicial notice of adjudicative
facts.
B. A judicially noticed adjudicative fact shall not be subject
to reasonable dispute in that it is either:
1. Generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the
trial court; or
2. Capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to
sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned.
C. A court may take judicial notice, whether requested or not.
D. A court shall take judicial notice if requested by a party
and supplied with the necessary information.
E. In a civil action or proceeding, the court shall instruct
the jury to accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed. In a
criminal case, the court shall instruct the jury that it may, but is
not required to, accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 202, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by
Laws 2002, c. 468, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-2202
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2202 cover?
Section 12-2202 ("Judicial notice of adjudicative facts") 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 § 12-2202?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-2202 apply to my situation?
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