Oklahoma § 12-2613 - Prior statements of witnesses
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2613 — Prior statements of witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2613. Prior statements of witnesses
A. In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by
the witness whether in a record or not, the statement need not be
shown nor its contents disclosed to the witness at that time but on
request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel
just prior to the cross-examination of the witness.
B. Extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement by a
witness is not admissible unless the witness is afforded an
opportunity to explain or deny the same and the opposite party is
afforded an opportunity to interrogate the witness thereon. This
provision does not apply to admissions of a party opponent as
defined in paragraph 2 of subsection B of Section 2801 of this
title.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 613, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by
Laws 2002, c. 468, § 53, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-2613
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-2613 cover?
Section 12-2613 ("Prior statements of witnesses") 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.
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