Oklahoma § 58-180 - Issuance and service of citations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-180 — Issuance and service of citations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-180. Issuance and service of citations
If the judge is satisfied that the matter requires
investigation, a citation must be issued to the executor or
administrator, requiring him to appear, at a time and place to be
therein specified to show cause why he should not give further
security. Notice of the citation together with a copy thereof must
be mailed by certified mail to the executor or administrator and his
attorney of record, if any, at least five (5) days before the return
day. If he has absconded, or cannot be found, it may be served by
leaving a copy of it at his last place of residence, or by such
publication as the judge may order.
R.L.1910, § 6273; Laws 1969, c. 302, § 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1970.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-180
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-180 cover?
Section 58-180 ("Issuance and service of citations") 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 § 58-180?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-180 apply to my situation?
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