Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-749
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-749, 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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Sworn statements taken by district attorney or peace
Official statutory text
officer of persons having knowledge of criminal offense - Use.
A. In the investigation of a criminal offense, the district
attorney or any peace officer may take the sworn statement of any
person having knowledge of such criminal offense. Any person
charged with a crime shall be entitled to a copy of any such sworn
statement upon the same being obtained.
B. If a witness in a criminal proceeding gives testimony upon a
material issue of the case contradictory to his previous sworn
statement, evidence may be introduced that such witness has
previously made a statement under oath contradictory to such
testimony.
A. In the investigation of a criminal offense, the district
attorney or any peace officer may take the sworn statement of any
person having knowledge of such criminal offense. Any person
charged with a crime shall be entitled to a copy of any such sworn
statement upon the same being obtained.
B. If a witness in a criminal proceeding gives testimony upon a
material issue of the case contradictory to his previous sworn
statement, evidence may be introduced that such witness has
previously made a statement under oath contradictory to such
testimony.
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