Oklahoma § 21-572 - Disclosure of deposition returned by grand jury

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-572 — Disclosure of deposition returned by grand jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-572. Disclosure of deposition returned by grand jury

Every clerk of any court who willfully permits any deposition

returned by any grand jury with a presentment made by them, and

filed with such clerk, to be inspected by any person except the

court, the deputies or assistants of such clerk, and the district

attorney and his assistants, until after the arrest of the

defendant, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

R.L.1910, § 2284.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-572

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-572 cover?

Section 21-572 ("Disclosure of deposition returned by grand jury") 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 § 21-572?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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