Oklahoma § 12-2203 - Determining propriety of taking judicial notice
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2203 — Determining propriety of taking judicial notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2203. Determining propriety of taking judicial notice
A. In determining the propriety of taking judicial notice of a
matter:
1. The court may consult and use any source of pertinent
information, whether or not furnished by a party; and
2. No exclusionary rule except a valid claim of privilege shall
apply.
B. A party is entitled upon timely request to an opportunity to
be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the scope
of the matter noticed. In the absence of prior notification, the
request may be made after judicial notice has been taken.
C. Judicial notice may be taken at any stage of the proceeding.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 203, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-2203
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2203 cover?
Section 12-2203 ("Determining propriety of taking judicial notice") 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 § 12-2203?
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