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§ 22. Liberty of speech and press--Truth as evidence in prosecution for libel
OK CONST Art. 2, § 22Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Oklahoma [Annotated] (Approx. 2 pages)
§ 22. Liberty of speech and press--Truth as evidence in prosecution for libel
OK CONST Art. 2, § 22Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Oklahoma [Annotated] (Approx. 2 pages)
Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Constitution of the State of Oklahoma [Annotated] (Refs & Annos)
Article II. .--Bill of Rights (Refs & Annos)
OK Const. Art. 2, § 22
§ 22. Liberty of speech and press--Truth as evidence in prosecution for libel
Every person may freely speak, write, or publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press. In all criminal prosecutions for libel, the truth of the matter alleged to be libelous may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous be true, and was written or published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted.
OK Const. Art. 2, § 22, OK CONST Art. 2, § 22
Current with amendments approved through June 30, 2020.
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