§ 8 Application of statutes.

This rule simply explains what these criminal procedure laws cover. They apply to criminal cases and to the other legal steps that happen within those cases, like hearings, motions, and other proceedings tied to a criminal charge.

In short, if you're involved in a criminal case in Oklahoma, whether as the person charged, a victim, or another party, these rules are the ones that guide how the case moves through the court system. They set the ground rules for the entire process, not just the trial itself.

This means the chapter isn't limited to one part of a case. It covers everything from the initial charges to hearings and other proceedings that happen along the way.