Oklahoma § 12-396 - Requisites of attachment - Order of commitment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-396 — Requisites of attachment - Order of commitment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-396. Requisites of attachment - Order of commitment
Every attachment for the arrest, or order of commitment to
prison of a witness by a court or officer, pursuant to this article,
must be under the seal of the court or officer, if he have an
official seal, and must specify, particularly, the cause of arrest
or commitment; and if the commitment be for refusing to answer a
question, such question must be stated in the order. Such order of
commitment may be directed to the sheriff, coroner or any constable
of the county where such witness resides, or may be at the time, and
shall be executed by committing him to the jail of such county, and
delivering a copy of the order to the jailor.
R.L. 1910, § 5061.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-396
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-396 cover?
Section 12-396 ("Requisites of attachment - Order of commitment") 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 § 12-396?
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