Oklahoma § 22-815 - Dismissal by court or on district attorney's application
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-815 — Dismissal by court or on district attorney's application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-815. Dismissal by court or on district attorney's application
A. The court may either of its own motion or upon the
application of the district attorney, upon the furtherance of
justice, order an action or indictment to be dismissed; but in that
case the reasons of the dismissal must be set forth in the order,
which must be entered upon the minutes.
B. The district attorney may dismiss an action or indictment by
filing a notice of dismissal at any time prior to commencement of
the preliminary hearing in the case of a felony or, in the case of a
misdemeanor, prior to the matter being set for trial. Any
subsequent request for dismissal of an action or indictment by the
district attorney must be made pursuant to the provisions of
subsection A of this section. A defendant named in such action or
indictment shall not be required to pay the costs of that action
unless the court exercises its discretion and the parties agree.
R.L. 1910, § 6099. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 204, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,
2016; Laws 2022, c. 29, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-815
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-815 cover?
Section 22-815 ("Dismissal by court or on district attorney's application") 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 § 22-815?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-815 apply to my situation?
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