Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-271
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Sureties may be required for witness
Official statutory text
When the magistrate is satisfied, by proof on oath, that there
is reason to believe that any such witness will not appear and
testify, unless security be required, he may order the witness to
enter into a written undertaking, with such sureties and in such sum
as he may deem proper, for his appearance, as specified in the last
section.
is reason to believe that any such witness will not appear and
testify, unless security be required, he may order the witness to
enter into a written undertaking, with such sureties and in such sum
as he may deem proper, for his appearance, as specified in the last
section.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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