Oklahoma § 22-955 - Court may arrest on its own motion - Effect of allowing
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-955 — Court may arrest on its own motion - Effect of allowing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-955. Court may arrest on its own motion - Effect of allowing
motion.
The court may also on its own view of any of these defects,
arrest the judgment without motion. The effect of allowing a motion
in arrest of judgment is to place the defendant in the same
situation in which he was before the indictment or information was
filed, and in no case of arrest of judgment is the verdict a bar to
another prosecution.
R.L.1910, § 5940.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-955
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-955 cover?
Section 22-955 ("Court may arrest on its own motion - Effect of allowing") 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 § 22-955?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-955" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-955 apply to my situation?
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