Oklahoma § 22-257 - Duty of magistrate on examination - Subpoenas for
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-257 — Duty of magistrate on examination - Subpoenas for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-257. Duty of magistrate on examination - Subpoenas for
witnesses.
At the examination the magistrate must, in the first place, read
to the defendant the complaint on file before him. He must, also,
after the commencement of the prosecution, issue subpoenas for any
witnesses required by the prosecutor or the defendant.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
R.L.1910, § 5673.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-257
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-257 cover?
Section 22-257 ("Duty of magistrate on examination - Subpoenas for") 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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