Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-970
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-970, 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 informed of proceedings
Official statutory text
When the defendant appears for judgment, he must be informed by
the court, or by the clerk under its direction, of the nature of the
indictment or information, and his plea and the verdict, if any
thereon, and must be asked whether he has any legal cause to show
why judgment should not be pronounced against him.
the court, or by the clerk under its direction, of the nature of the
indictment or information, and his plea and the verdict, if any
thereon, and must be asked whether he has any legal cause to show
why judgment should not be pronounced against him.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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