Oklahoma § 12-400 - Witness may demand fees each day - Exception
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-400 — Witness may demand fees each day - Exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-400. Witness may demand fees each day - Exception
At the commencement of each day after the first day, a witness
may demand his fees for that day's attendance in obedience to a
subpoena; and if the same be not paid, he shall not be required to
remain, except witnesses subpoenaed by any state department, board,
commission or legislative committee authorized by law to issue
subpoenas shall be paid for their attendance and necessary travel as
provided by law in other cases at the time their testimony is
completed.
R.L. 1910, § 5065. Amended by Laws 1961, p. 63, § 3.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-400
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-400 cover?
Section 12-400 ("Witness may demand fees each day - Exception") 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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