Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-171
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Complaint - Issuance of warrant of arrest
Official statutory text
When a complaint, verified by oath or affirmation, is laid
before a magistrate, of the commission of a public offense, he must,
if satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 128
committed, and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the
defendant has committed it, issue a warrant of arrest.
before a magistrate, of the commission of a public offense, he must,
if satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 128
committed, and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the
defendant has committed it, issue a warrant of arrest.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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