Oklahoma § 12-586 - Requisites of verdicts - Reading and inquiry by clerk Correction of defects in form
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-586 — Requisites of verdicts - Reading and inquiry by clerk Correction of defects in form, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-586. Requisites of verdicts - Reading and inquiry by clerk Correction of defects in form
The verdict shall be written, signed by the foreman and read by
the clerk to the jury, and the inquiry made whether it is their
verdict. If any juror disagrees, the jury must be sent out again;
but if no disagreement be expressed, and neither party requires the
jury to be polled, the verdict is complete and the jury discharged
from the case. If, however, the verdict be defective in form only,
the same may, with the assent of the jury, before they are
discharged, be corrected by the court.
R.L. 1910, § 5011.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-586
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-586 cover?
Section 12-586 ("Requisites of verdicts - Reading and inquiry by clerk Correction of defects in form") 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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