Oklahoma § 22-729 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-729 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-729. Definitions
As used in this act:
1. "Penal institution" means a jail, prison, penitentiary,
house of correction, or other place of penal detention or place
where the prisoner is required to reside or report in lieu of penal
detention, including, but not limited to house arrest, half-way
houses, community or treatment centers;
2. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory of the
United States;
3. "Witness" means a person who is confined in a penal
institution in a state and whose testimony is desired in another
state by a grand jury or other criminal proceeding before a court.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 100, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-729
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-729 cover?
Section 22-729 ("Definitions") 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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