Oklahoma § 22-385 - Presentment and filing of indictment - Prohibition against
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-385 — Presentment and filing of indictment - Prohibition against, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-385. Presentment and filing of indictment - Prohibition against
disclosure.
An indictment, when found by the grand jury, must be presented
by their foreman, in their presence, to the court, and must be filed
with the clerk, and remain in the clerk's office as a public record.
Upon the request of the grand jury's legal advisor, the presiding
judge of the grand jury may order the indictment sealed until the
defendant is arrested.
R.L.1910, § 5734. Amended by Laws 1961, p. 237, § 1; Laws 2012, c.
176, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-385
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-385 cover?
Section 22-385 ("Presentment and filing of indictment - Prohibition against") 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 § 22-385?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-385" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-385 apply to my situation?
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