Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1148.5
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Service of summons
Official statutory text
The summons may be served as in other cases except that such
service shall be at least three (3) days before the day of trial,
and the return day shall not be later than the day of trial, and it
may also be served by leaving a copy thereof with some person over
fifteen (15) years of age, residing on the premises, at least three
(3) days before the day of trial; or, if service cannot be made by
the exercise of reasonable diligence on the tenant or on any person
over the age of fifteen (15) years residing on the premises, the
same may be served by certified mail with return receipt postmarked
at least three (3) days before the date of trial.
service shall be at least three (3) days before the day of trial,
and the return day shall not be later than the day of trial, and it
may also be served by leaving a copy thereof with some person over
fifteen (15) years of age, residing on the premises, at least three
(3) days before the day of trial; or, if service cannot be made by
the exercise of reasonable diligence on the tenant or on any person
over the age of fifteen (15) years residing on the premises, the
same may be served by certified mail with return receipt postmarked
at least three (3) days before the date of trial.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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