Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-583: Defendant must be present, when

If the indictment or information is for a felony, the defendant

must be personally present at the trial, but if for a misdemeanor

not punishable by imprisonment, the trial may be had in the absence

of the defendant; if, however, his presence is necessary for the

purpose of identification, the court may, upon application of the

district attorney, by an order or warrant, require the personal

attendance of the defendant at the trial.