Oklahoma § 22-260 - Magistrate to keep depositions - Inspection

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-260 — Magistrate to keep depositions - Inspection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-260. Magistrate to keep depositions - Inspection

The magistrate or his clerk must keep the depositions taken on

the examination, if any have been taken, and the statement of the

defendant, if any, until they are returned to the proper court, and

must not permit them to be inspected by any person except a judge of

a court having jurisdiction of the offense, the district attorney,

and the defendant and his counsel.

R.L.1910, § 5676.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-260

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-260 cover?

Section 22-260 ("Magistrate to keep depositions - Inspection") 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 § 22-260?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 22-260 apply to my situation?

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