Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-269
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-269, 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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The commitment must be to the following effect:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 147
The State of Oklahoma.
An order having been this day made by me, that A B be held to
answer upon a charge of (stating briefly the nature of the offense,
with time and place as near as may be), you are commanded to receive
him into your custody, and detain him until he is legally
discharged.
Justice of the Peace (or as the case may be).
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure Page 147
The State of Oklahoma.
An order having been this day made by me, that A B be held to
answer upon a charge of (stating briefly the nature of the offense,
with time and place as near as may be), you are commanded to receive
him into your custody, and detain him until he is legally
discharged.
Justice of the Peace (or as the case may be).
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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