Oklahoma § 12-581 - Admonition of jury on separation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-581 — Admonition of jury on separation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-581. Admonition of jury on separation
If the jury are permitted to separate, either during the trial
or after the case is submitted to them, they shall be admonished by
the court that it is their duty not to converse with, or suffer
themselves to be addressed by, any other person, on any subject of
the trial, and that it is their duty not to form or express an
opinion thereon, until the case is finally submitted to them.
R.L. 1910, § 5006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-581
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-581 cover?
Section 12-581 ("Admonition of jury on separation") 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 § 12-581?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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