Oklahoma § 22-315 - Grounds for challenge to juror
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-315 — Grounds for challenge to juror, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-315. Grounds for challenge to juror
A challenge to an individual grand juror may be interposed by
either party, for one or more of the following causes only:
1. That he is a minor.
2. That he is not a qualified elector.
3. That he is otherwise disqualified under any of the
provisions of law, in relation to the qualification of grand jurors.
4. That he is insane.
5. That he is a prosecutor upon a charge against the defendant.
6. That he is a witness on the part of the prosecution and has
been served with process by an undertaking as such.
7. That a state of mind exists on his part in reference to the
case, or to either party, which will prevent him from acting
impartially and without prejudice to the substantial rights of the
party challenging; but no person shall be disqualified as a grand
juror, by reason of having formed and expressed an opinion upon the
matter or cause to be submitted to such jury, founded upon public
rumor, statements in public journals, or common notoriety, provided
it satisfactorily appear to the court, upon his declaration, under
oath, or otherwise, that he can and will, notwithstanding such
opinion, act impartially and fairly upon the matters to be submitted
to him.
R.L.1910, § 5700.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-315
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-315 cover?
Section 22-315 ("Grounds for challenge to juror") 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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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-315 apply to my situation?
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