Oklahoma § 22-719 - Persons held as material witnesses to be informed of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-719 — Persons held as material witnesses to be informed of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-719. Persons held as material witnesses to be informed of
constitutional rights - Fees.
Whenever any person shall be taken into custody by any law
enforcement officer to be held as a material witness in any criminal
investigation or proceeding, he shall, if not sooner released, be
taken before a judge of the district court without unnecessary delay
and said judge of the district court shall immediately inform him of
his constitutional rights including the reason he is being held in
custody, his right to the aid of counsel in every stage of the
proceedings, and of his right to be released from custody upon
entering into a written undertaking in the manner provided by law. A
witness who is held in custody pursuant to the provisions hereof
shall be kept separately and apart from any person, or persons,
being held in custody because of being accused of committing a
crime. A witness who desires aid of counsel and is unable to obtain
aid of counsel by reason of poverty shall be by the court provided
counsel at the expense of the court fund of the county. During the
time a witness is in custody he shall receive the witness fee
provided by law for witnesses in criminal cases.
Laws 1970, c. 193, § 1, emerg. eff. April 13, 1970.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-719
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-719 cover?
Section 22-719 ("Persons held as material witnesses to be informed of") 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 § 22-719?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 22-719 apply to my situation?
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