Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-27-116: Arraignment - Fines in lieu of appearance

The arraignment shall be made by the court. The judge or the

prosecuting attorney shall read the complaint to the defendant,

inform him of his legal rights and of the consequences of

conviction, and ask him whether he pleads guilty or not guilty. The

municipal governing body by ordinance may prescribe a schedule of

fines which the defendant may pay in lieu of his appearance before

the municipal court and such payment shall constitute a final

determination of the cause against the defendant.