Oklahoma § 22-199 - Authority must be stated on arrest without warrant, when
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-199 — Authority must be stated on arrest without warrant, when, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-199. Authority must be stated on arrest without warrant, when
When arresting a person without a warrant, the officer must
inform him of his authority and the cause of the arrest, except when
he is in actual commission of a public offense, or is pursued
immediately after an escape.
R.L.1910, § 5657.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-199
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-199 cover?
Section 22-199 ("Authority must be stated on arrest without warrant, when") 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 § 22-199?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-199" (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?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-199 apply to my situation?
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