Oklahoma § 22-734 - Certificate from this state to another state to compel
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-734 — Certificate from this state to another state to compel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-734. Certificate from this state to another state to compel
prisoner to appear and testify - Contents - Presentation - Notice to
attorney general of other state.
A. If a person confined in a penal institution in any other
state may be a material witness in a criminal proceeding pending in
a court of record or in a grand jury investigation in this state, a
judge of the court may certify as follows:
1. There is a grand jury or a criminal proceeding pending in
this court;
2. A person who is confined in a penal institution in the other
state may be a material witness in the proceeding or investigation;
and
3. His presence will be required during a specified time.
B. The judge of the court in this state shall:
1. Present the certificate to a judge of a court of record in
the other state having jurisdiction over the prisoner confined; and
2. Give notice to the attorney general of the state in which
the prisoner is confined, that the prisoner's presence will be
required.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 100, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-734
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-734 cover?
Section 22-734 ("Certificate from this state to another state to compel") 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 § 22-734?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-734" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-734 apply to my situation?
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