Section 654 - Application, how made - AffidavitsA. The application for a new trial by motion must be upon written grounds filed at the time of making the motion.B. The application for a new trial by petition must be filed in conformance with Section 655 of this title. The causes enumerated in paragraphs 2, 3, 7, and 9 of Section 651 of this title must be sustained by affidavits, showing their truth, and may be controverted by affidavits.Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 654
R.L. 1910, § 5036; Amended by Laws 1999 , SB 751, c. 293, §5, eff. 11/1/1999.