Oklahoma § 22-842 - Discharge of jury not a former acquittal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-842 — Discharge of jury not a former acquittal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-842. Discharge of jury not a former acquittal
If an indictment or information for the higher offense is filed
within a year next thereafter, he must be tried thereon, and a plea
of former acquittal to such last prosecution is not sustained by the
fact of the discharge of the jury on the first indictment or
information.
R.L.1910, § 5888.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-842
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-842 cover?
Section 22-842 ("Discharge of jury not a former acquittal") 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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