Oklahoma § 22-655 - Peremptory challenges - Number allowed
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-655 — Peremptory challenges - Number allowed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-655. Peremptory challenges - Number allowed
In all criminal cases the prosecution and the defendant are each
entitled to the following peremptory challenges: Provided, that if
two or more defendants are tried jointly they shall join in their
challenges; provided, that when two or more defendants have
inconsistent defenses they shall be granted separate challenges for
each defendant as hereinafter set forth.
First. In prosecutions for first degree murder, nine jurors
each.
Second. In other felonies, five jurors each.
Third. In all nonfelony prosecutions, three jurors each.
R.L.1910, § 5854. Amended by Laws 1975, c. 77, § 1, eff. Oct. 1,
1975.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-655
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-655 cover?
Section 22-655 ("Peremptory challenges - Number allowed") 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 § 22-655?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-655 apply to my situation?
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