Oklahoma § 22-252 - Defendant allowed counsel - Messages to counsel - Change

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§ 22-252. Defendant allowed counsel - Messages to counsel - Change

of venue.

He must also allow to the defendant a reasonable time to send

for counsel, and adjourn the examination for that purpose; and must,

upon the request of the defendant, require a peace officer to take a

message to such counsel in the county or city as the defendant may

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure

name. The officer must, without delay, perform that duty, and shall

receive fees therefor as upon a service of a subpoena: Provided,

However, that at any time before the examination is begun, a change

of venue may be had, for the same causes and in the same manner, and

be transmitted to another justice, as in cases finally triable

before a justice of the peace.

R.L.1910, § 5668.

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

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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-252 cover?

Section 22-252 ("Defendant allowed counsel - Messages to counsel - Change") 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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