Oklahoma Code § 22-701

Title 22. Criminal Procedure: Defendant a competent witness - Comment on failure to
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testify - Presumption.
In the trial of all indictments, informations, complaints and
other proceedings against persons charged with the commission of a
crime, offense or misdemeanor before any court or committing
magistrate in this state, the person charged shall at his own
request, but not otherwise, be a competent witness, and his failure
to make such request shall not create any presumption against him
nor be mentioned on the trial; if commented upon by counsel it shall
be ground for a new trial.

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