Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-1185
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-1185, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 22, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 22,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Defendant to appear
Official statutory text
The defendant must appear at the time appointed in the notice,
and answer the accusation, unless, for sufficient cause, the court
assigns another day for that purpose. If he do not appear, the
court may proceed to hear and determine the accusation in his
absence.
and answer the accusation, unless, for sufficient cause, the court
assigns another day for that purpose. If he do not appear, the
court may proceed to hear and determine the accusation in his
absence.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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