Oklahoma § 21-1040.17 - Answer
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1040.17 — Answer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1040.17. Answer
A. On or before the return date specified in the order or rule
to show cause, the author, publisher, or any person interested in
sending or causing to be sent, bringing or causing to be brought,
into this state for sale or commercial distribution, or any person
in this state preparing, selling, exhibiting or commercially
distributing, or giving away or offering to give away, or possessing
with intent to sell or commercially distribute or exhibit or give
away or offer to give away, the matter may appear and file an
answer.
B. The court may, by order, permit any other person to appear
and file an answer as amicus curiae. A person granted permission
and appearing and filing an answer has all the rights of a party to
the proceeding.
C. If no person appears and files an answer on or before the
return date specified in the order or rule to show cause, the court
shall enter judgment either:
1. Adjudicating the matter not to be obscene material or child
sexual abuse material, if the court so finds; or
2. Adjudicating it to be obscene material or child sexual abuse
material, if the court so finds.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
D. Every person appearing and answering shall be entitled, upon
request, to a trial of the issues before the court not less than
three (3) days after a joinder of issue.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 121, § 7, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968. Amended
by Laws 2000, c. 208, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2024, c. 59, §
25, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1040.17
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1040.17 cover?
Section 21-1040.17 ("Answer") 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 § 21-1040.17?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1040.17" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 21-1040.17 apply to my situation?
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