Oklahoma § 19-215.26 - Defense duties - Evidence
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.26 — Defense duties - Evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-215.26. Defense duties - Evidence
A. Before any such defense is undertaken, an inquiry shall be
made by the district attorney of the facts on which the action or
special proceedings are based. Unless the district attorney
determines that the employee was acting in good faith and in the
course of his employment, representation shall not be provided
pursuant to this act.
B. It shall be the duty of any county law enforcement agency to
provide investigators at the request of the district attorney to
assist him in carrying out the provisions of this act.
C. No findings or reports of the district attorney or persons
making inquiry under his direction pursuant to the provisions of
this section shall be admissible as evidence in any such action or
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special proceedings and no reference thereto shall be made in any
such trial or hearing.
Added by Laws 1976, c. 208, § 5, operative July 1, 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-215.26
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.26 cover?
Section 19-215.26 ("Defense duties - Evidence") 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 § 19-215.26?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-215.26 apply to my situation?
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