The writ may be had for the purpose of letting a prisoner to bail in civil and criminal actions.
§ 1344.Writ May Issue to Admit to Bail
Chapter 23: Habeas Corpus · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1344 confirms that a writ of habeas corpus may be used to get a prisoner admitted to bail in both civil and criminal actions.
Full Text of § 1344
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 4895.
Plain-English Summary
Section 1344 confirms habeas corpus has a use beyond testing whether custody is lawful in the first place - it can also be the vehicle for getting a prisoner admitted to bail, whether the case is civil or criminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a habeas corpus writ just to seek bail for someone?
Yes, Section 1344 says the writ may be had for that purpose.
Does this apply only in criminal cases?
No - the statute covers both civil and criminal actions.
Does this section replace the normal bail process?
The text doesn't say that - it states habeas corpus is available as one route to bail.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
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