Oklahoma § 22-1221 - Search warrant defined
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-1221 — Search warrant defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1221. Search warrant defined
A. A search warrant is an order in writing, in the name of the
state, signed by a magistrate, directed to a peace officer,
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
commanding the peace officer to search for personal property or to
search for a person for whom an arrest warrant has been issued and
bring the property or person before the magistrate.
B. For purposes of Sections 1221 through 1241 of this title:
1. “Arrest warrant” means an outstanding arrest warrant for any
felony offense or a misdemeanor offense of domestic assault and
battery as provided in subsection C of Section 644 of Title 21 of
the Oklahoma Statutes. The term shall include arrest and bench
warrants, but shall not include warrants issued solely for failure
to pay court financial obligations, other than restitution, as
defined in subsection A of Section 983 of this title; and
2. “Personal property” or “property” means items and
information that can be analyzed, seen, weighed, measured, felt or
touched or that are in any other manner perceptible to the senses.
R.L. 1910, § 6059. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 75, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,
2014; Laws 2024, c. 39, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-1221
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-1221 cover?
Section 22-1221 ("Search warrant defined") 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 § 22-1221?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-1221 apply to my situation?
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