Oklahoma § 22-171 - Complaint - Issuance of warrant of arrest
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-171 — Complaint - Issuance of warrant of arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-171. Complaint - Issuance of warrant of arrest
When a complaint, verified by oath or affirmation, is laid
before a magistrate, of the commission of a public offense, he must,
if satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
committed, and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the
defendant has committed it, issue a warrant of arrest.
R.L.1910, § 5629. R.L.1910, § 5629.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-171
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-171 cover?
Section 22-171 ("Complaint - Issuance of warrant of arrest") 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 § 22-171?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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