Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-701
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-701, 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 a competent witness - Comment on failure to
Official statutory text
testify - Presumption.
In the trial of all indictments, informations, complaints and
other proceedings against persons charged with the commission of a
crime, offense or misdemeanor before any court or committing
magistrate in this state, the person charged shall at his own
request, but not otherwise, be a competent witness, and his failure
to make such request shall not create any presumption against him
nor be mentioned on the trial; if commented upon by counsel it shall
be ground for a new trial.
In the trial of all indictments, informations, complaints and
other proceedings against persons charged with the commission of a
crime, offense or misdemeanor before any court or committing
magistrate in this state, the person charged shall at his own
request, but not otherwise, be a competent witness, and his failure
to make such request shall not create any presumption against him
nor be mentioned on the trial; if commented upon by counsel it shall
be ground for a new trial.
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