Oklahoma § 22-251 - Magistrate must inform defendant of charge and rights

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§ 22-251. Magistrate must inform defendant of charge and rights

When the defendant is brought before a magistrate upon an

arrest, either with or without a warrant, on a charge of having

committed a public offense, the magistrate must immediately inform

him of the charge against him, and of his right to the aid of

counsel in every stage of the proceedings, and also of his right to

waive an examination before any further proceedings are had.

R.L.1910, § 5667.

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

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-251 cover?

Section 22-251 ("Magistrate must inform defendant of charge and rights") 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.

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