Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-655
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Peremptory challenges - Number allowed
Official statutory text
In all criminal cases the prosecution and the defendant are each
entitled to the following peremptory challenges: Provided, that if
two or more defendants are tried jointly they shall join in their
challenges; provided, that when two or more defendants have
inconsistent defenses they shall be granted separate challenges for
each defendant as hereinafter set forth.
First. In prosecutions for first degree murder, nine jurors
each.
Second. In other felonies, five jurors each.
Third. In all nonfelony prosecutions, three jurors each.
entitled to the following peremptory challenges: Provided, that if
two or more defendants are tried jointly they shall join in their
challenges; provided, that when two or more defendants have
inconsistent defenses they shall be granted separate challenges for
each defendant as hereinafter set forth.
First. In prosecutions for first degree murder, nine jurors
each.
Second. In other felonies, five jurors each.
Third. In all nonfelony prosecutions, three jurors each.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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