Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 22-912: Presence of defendant required in felony cases when

verdict received - Discretionary in misdemeanor cases.

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

must, before the verdict is received, appear in person. If it is

for a misdemeanor, the verdict may, in the discretion of the court,

be rendered in his absence.