Sections 3224 through 3237 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Discovery Code. The Oklahoma Discovery Code shall govern the procedure for discovery in all suits of a civil nature in all courts in this state.
§ 3224.Short Title and Scope of Code
Chapter 41: Discovery Code · Last amended November 1, 1989 · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceNames Sections 3224 through 3237 of Title 12 the Oklahoma Discovery Code and makes it the governing procedure for discovery in every civil suit heard in every court in the state.
Full Text of § 3224
Amendment History
Added by Laws 1982, HB 1912, c. 198, §1; Amended by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 1, eff. 11/1/1989; Renumbered from 12 O.S. § 3201 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, §14, eff. 11/1/1989.
Plain-English Summary
Section 3224 does two things at once: it gives Chapter 41 its name, the Oklahoma Discovery Code, and it marks out that name's reach. The Code governs discovery procedure in every suit of a civil nature in every court in Oklahoma -- not a subset of courts, and not a subset of civil cases.
Everything that follows in Sections 3225 through 3237 -- the scope of discovery, depositions, interrogatories, document requests, admissions, and sanctions -- draws its authority from this opening grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oklahoma Discovery Code?
It's the name Section 3224 gives to Sections 3224 through 3237 of Title 12, the chapter that governs discovery procedure in Oklahoma civil litigation.
Does the Discovery Code apply to every Oklahoma court?
Yes. The statute states that it governs the procedure for discovery "in all suits of a civil nature in all courts in this state."
Does the Discovery Code cover criminal cases?
No. By its own terms it applies to suits of a civil nature, not criminal proceedings.
How do I cite this section?
As Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 3224, or in the shorter in-state form, 12 O.S. § 3224.
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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