Oklahoma § 21-53 - Attempt to conceal death of child - Felony on subsequent
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-53 — Attempt to conceal death of child - Felony on subsequent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-53. Attempt to conceal death of child - Felony on subsequent
conviction.
Every woman who, having been convicted of endeavoring to conceal
the birth of an issue of her body which, if born alive, would be a
bastard, or the death of any such issue under the age of two (2)
years, subsequently to such conviction endeavors to conceal any such
birth or death of issue of her body, shall be guilty of a Class B4
felony offense punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary
not exceeding five (5) years and not less than two (2) years.
R.L. 1910, § 2807. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 153, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 73, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 99, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 153 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-53
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-53 cover?
Section 21-53 ("Attempt to conceal death of child - Felony on subsequent") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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