Oklahoma § 59-1326 - Defects, omissions, irregularities, etc
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1326 — Defects, omissions, irregularities, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-1326. Defects, omissions, irregularities, etc
A. No undertaking shall be invalid, nor shall any person be
discharged from his undertaking, nor a forfeiture thereof be stayed
nor shall judgment thereon be stayed, set aside or reversed, the
collection of any such judgment be barred or defeated by reason of
any defect of form, omission or recital or of condition, failure to
note or record the default of any principal or surety, or because of
any other irregularity, or because the undertaking was entered into
on Sunday or other holiday, if it appears from the tenor of the
undertaking before what judge or at what court the principal was
bound to appear, and that the official before whom it was entered
into was legally authorized to take it and the amount of bail is
stated.
B. If no day is fixed for the appearance of the defendant, or
an impossible day or a day in vacation, the undertaking, if for his
appearance before a judge for a hearing, shall bind the defendant to
appear in ten (10) days from the receipt of notice thereof to the
defendant, his counsel, and any surety or bondsman on the
undertaking; and if for his appearance in a court for trial, shall
bind the defendant so to appear on the first day of the next term of
court which shall commence more than three (3) days after the giving
of the undertaking.
C. The liability of a person on an undertaking shall not be
affected by reason of the lack of any qualifications, sufficiency or
competency provided in the criminal procedure law, or by reason of
any other agreement that is expressed in the undertaking, or because
the defendant has not joined in the undertaking.
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 225, § 22, emerg. eff. May 23, 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-1326
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1326 cover?
Section 59-1326 ("Defects, omissions, irregularities, etc") 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 § 59-1326?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 59-1326 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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