Oklahoma § 21-912 - Malicious service of process or adjournment of trial
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-912 — Malicious service of process or adjournment of trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-912. Malicious service of process or adjournment of trial
Whoever maliciously procures any process in a civil action to be
served on Saturday upon any person who keeps Saturday as holy time,
and does not labor on that day, or serves upon him any process
returnable on that day, or maliciously procures any civil action to
which such person is a party to be adjourned to that day for trial,
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2409.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-912
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-912 cover?
Section 21-912 ("Malicious service of process or adjournment of trial") 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 § 21-912?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-912 apply to my situation?
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