Oklahoma § 22-730 - Certificate from another state to compel witness to appear
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-730 — Certificate from another state to compel witness to appear, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-730. Certificate from another state to compel witness to appear
and testify - Notice, order and hearings.
A. A judge of a state court of record in another state, which
by its laws has made provision for commanding persons confined in
penal institutions within that state to attend and testify in this
state, may certify as follows:
1. There is a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand
jury or other criminal proceeding pending in the court;
2. A person who is confined in a penal institution in this
state may be a material witness in the proceeding; and
3. His presence will be required during a specified time.
B. Upon presentation of the certificate to any judge having
jurisdiction over the person confined and on notice to the attorney
general, the judge in this state shall:
1. Fix a time and place for a hearing; and
2. Enter an order directing the person having custody of the
prisoner to produce the prisoner at the hearing.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 100, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-730
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-730 cover?
Section 22-730 ("Certificate from another state to compel witness to appear") 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 § 22-730?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-730 apply to my situation?
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