Oklahoma § 22-745 - Murder, burden of proof in mitigation of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-745 — Murder, burden of proof in mitigation of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-745. Murder, burden of proof in mitigation of
Upon a trial for murder, the commission of the homicide by the
defendant being proven, the burden of proving circumstances of
mitigation, or that justify or excuse it, devolves upon him, unless
the proof on the part of the prosecution tends to show that the
crime committed only amounts to manslaughter, or that the defendant
was justifiable or excusable.
R.L.1910, § 5902.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-745
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-745 cover?
Section 22-745 ("Murder, burden of proof in mitigation 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.
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