Oklahoma § 22-896 - Discharge after agreement on verdict or showing of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-896 — Discharge after agreement on verdict or showing of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-896. Discharge after agreement on verdict or showing of
inability to agree.
Except as provided in the last section, the jury cannot be
discharged after the cause is submitted to them until they have
agreed upon their verdict, and rendered it in open court, unless by
the consent of both parties entered upon the minutes, or unless at
the expiration of such time as the court deems proper, it
satisfactorily appear that there is no reasonable probability that
the jury can agree.
R.L.1910, § 5915.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-896
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-896 cover?
Section 22-896 ("Discharge after agreement on verdict or showing 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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