Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-252
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of venue.
He must also allow to the defendant a reasonable time to send
for counsel, and adjourn the examination for that purpose; and must,
upon the request of the defendant, require a peace officer to take a
message to such counsel in the county or city as the defendant may
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 142
name. The officer must, without delay, perform that duty, and shall
receive fees therefor as upon a service of a subpoena: Provided,
However, that at any time before the examination is begun, a change
of venue may be had, for the same causes and in the same manner, and
be transmitted to another justice, as in cases finally triable
before a justice of the peace.
He must also allow to the defendant a reasonable time to send
for counsel, and adjourn the examination for that purpose; and must,
upon the request of the defendant, require a peace officer to take a
message to such counsel in the county or city as the defendant may
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 142
name. The officer must, without delay, perform that duty, and shall
receive fees therefor as upon a service of a subpoena: Provided,
However, that at any time before the examination is begun, a change
of venue may be had, for the same causes and in the same manner, and
be transmitted to another justice, as in cases finally triable
before a justice of the peace.
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