Any writ or process authorized by this article may be issued and served, in case of emergency, on Sunday.
§ 1352.Writs and Processes - Issuance and Service On Sunday
Chapter 23: Habeas Corpus · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1352 allows any writ or process authorized under this habeas corpus article to be issued and served on a Sunday in case of emergency.
Full Text of § 1352
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 4903.
Plain-English Summary
Section 1352 removes a potential timing obstacle. Ordinarily court business waits for a business day, but this section lets any writ or process authorized under the habeas corpus article be issued and served on a Sunday when an emergency calls for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a habeas corpus writ be served on a Sunday?
Yes, in case of emergency, Section 1352 allows issuance and service on Sunday.
Does this apply to all writs under this article?
Yes - the statute covers any writ or process authorized by this article.
Is Sunday service allowed in every case, or just emergencies?
Only in case of emergency, as the statute states.
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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