Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 26-5-126
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Hearing of contest
Official statutory text
The petition may be heard without formal pleadings being filed
in answer or reply thereto. The election board with whom the
petition is filed shall have the authority to issue subpoenas and
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.
Such election board shall have the authority to receive the
testimony of witnesses under oath, said oath to be administered by
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 26. Elections Page 80
the secretary of the board. At the conclusion of the hearing, the
board shall render its decision and the vote of the individual
members in writing. The decision of such board shall in all cases
be final.
in answer or reply thereto. The election board with whom the
petition is filed shall have the authority to issue subpoenas and
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.
Such election board shall have the authority to receive the
testimony of witnesses under oath, said oath to be administered by
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 26. Elections Page 80
the secretary of the board. At the conclusion of the hearing, the
board shall render its decision and the vote of the individual
members in writing. The decision of such board shall in all cases
be final.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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