Oklahoma § 22-403 - Designation of defendant by fictitious name
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-403 — Designation of defendant by fictitious name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-403. Designation of defendant by fictitious name
When a defendant is indicted or prosecuted by a fictitious or
erroneous name, and in any stage of the proceedings his true name is
discovered, it must be inserted in the subsequent proceedings,
referring to the fact of his being charged by the name mentioned in
the indictment or information.
R.L.1910, § 5740.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-403
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-403 cover?
Section 22-403 ("Designation of defendant by fictitious name") 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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