This act shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Evidence Code.
§ 2101.Short Title
Chapter 40: Oklahoma Evidence Code · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceNames the body of evidence rules in Chapter 40 of Title 12 the Oklahoma Evidence Code, the short title lawyers and courts use when citing the chapter as a whole.
Full Text of § 2101
Amendment History
Laws 1978, SB 276, c. 285, § 101, eff. 10/1/1978.
Plain-English Summary
This section does one thing: it names the chapter. Everything that follows in Chapter 40 -- the rules on relevance, character evidence, privileges, judicial notice, and presumptions -- falls under a single short title, the Oklahoma Evidence Code. Lawyers, judges, and this site cite the chapter that way rather than by its chapter number alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oklahoma Evidence Code?
It's the short title Section 2101 gives to Chapter 40 of Title 12 -- the statutes that govern what evidence Oklahoma courts can consider, and how.
Does the Oklahoma Evidence Code apply to both civil and criminal cases?
Section 2101 just names the code; Section 2103 spells out where it applies, covering both civil and criminal proceedings with a few exceptions.
Where do I find the Oklahoma Evidence Code in the statutes?
It's codified as Chapter 40 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, running from Section 2101 into the 2900s.
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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