Oklahoma § 22-926.1 - Assessment of punishment by jury
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-926.1 — Assessment of punishment by jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-926.1. Assessment of punishment by jury
In all cases of a verdict of conviction for any offense against
any of the laws of the State of Oklahoma, the jury may, and shall
upon the request of the defendant assess and declare the punishment
in their verdict within the limitations fixed by law, and the court
shall render a judgment according to such verdict, except as
hereinafter provided.
Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 439, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-926.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-926.1 cover?
Section 22-926.1 ("Assessment of punishment by jury") 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 § 22-926.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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