Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-459
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-459, 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 held when offense not bailable
Official statutory text
The defendant, when arrested under a warrant for an offense not
bailable, shall be held in custody by the sheriff of the county in
which the indictment or information is filed. If the sheriff has
contracted for the custody of prisoners in the county, such
contractor shall be required to hold in custody any prisoner
delivered to the contractor pursuant to this section.
bailable, shall be held in custody by the sheriff of the county in
which the indictment or information is filed. If the sheriff has
contracted for the custody of prisoners in the county, such
contractor shall be required to hold in custody any prisoner
delivered to the contractor pursuant to this section.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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