Oklahoma § 12-392 - Disobedience of subpoena or refusal to be sworn or answer
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-392 — Disobedience of subpoena or refusal to be sworn or answer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-392. Disobedience of subpoena or refusal to be sworn or answer
as a witness punishable as contempt.
Disobedience of a subpoena, or refusal to be sworn or to answer
as a witness, when lawfully ordered, may be punished as a contempt
of the court or officer by whom his attendance or testimony is
required.
R.L. 1910, § 5057. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 47, § 1, eff. Oct. 1,
1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-392
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-392 cover?
Section 12-392 ("Disobedience of subpoena or refusal to be sworn or answer") 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 § 12-392?
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