Oklahoma § 12-707 - Dismissal or default judgment against state - Necessity of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-707 — Dismissal or default judgment against state - Necessity of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-707. Dismissal or default judgment against state - Necessity of
proof of notice.
No order shall be made by any county, district or superior court
in this state dismissing, for want of prosecution, any action now
pending or hereafter filed, wherein the State of Oklahoma is an
interested party and in which the Attorney General or any assistant
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure
Attorney General shall appear as attorney of record, for the state,
nor shall any judgment by default against the State of Oklahoma be
rendered by any such court in such action, unless proof is made
(that the Attorney General or assistant Attorney General appearing
as counsel for the state, shall have been notified) in writing by
registered mail, at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for
such trial or hearing that the action has been set for trial.
Added by Laws 1919, c. 45, p. 73, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1919.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-707
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-707 cover?
Section 12-707 ("Dismissal or default judgment against state - Necessity of") 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 § 12-707?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 12-707 apply to my situation?
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