Oklahoma Oral Argument: Oral arguments are presented in all cases before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The Court hears arguments on the legal issues presented in the case. The purpose of oral argument is to provide the Court with the opportunity to hear from both parties to the case and to better understand the facts and the legal issues presented. Opinions: When the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals issue a ruling in a case, they will issue an opinion. An opinion is a written explanation of the Court's decision, which is based on the facts and legal arguments presented by both sides in the case. The opinion will explain the Court's reasoning and the basis for the decision. Rehearing: After a ruling is issued in a case, either party can request a rehearing. Rehearings are heard in the same court as the original ruling and are typically limited to a review of the original decision. The Court may grant a rehearing if it finds that a mistake was made or that the decision should be reconsidered in light of new evidence or legal arguments. Issuance of Mandate: Once the Court issues its ruling in a case, it will issue a mandate. A mandate is a written order from the Court to the lower court directing it to take action based on the ruling. The lower court must obey the mandate and take the action ordered by the Court. There are different types of Oklahoma Oral Argument, Opinions, Rehearing, and Issuance of Mandate depending on the particular case. For example, cases before the Oklahoma Supreme Court may be heard in open court, while cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals may be heard in private. The opinion issued by the court will also vary depending on the case, as will the type and extent of the rehearing. The mandate issued by the court will also differ depending on the type of case and the ruling issued by the court.