Oklahoma § 21-61.1 - Sentences to be served in order received by penal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-61.1 — Sentences to be served in order received by penal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-61.1. Sentences to be served in order received by penal
institution - Concurrent sentences - Credit for good conduct.
When any person is convicted of two (2) or more crimes in the
same proceeding or court or in different proceedings or courts, and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
the judgment and sentence for each conviction arrives at a state
penal institution on different dates, the sentence which is first
received at the institution shall commence and be followed by those
sentences which are subsequently received at the institution, in the
order in which they are received by the institution, regardless of
the order in which the judgments and sentences were rendered by the
respective courts, unless a judgment and sentence provides that it
is to run concurrently with another judgment and sentence. This
section shall not affect the credits allowed under Section 138 of
Title 57.
Laws 1979, c. 135, § 1, emerg. eff. May 3, 1979; Laws 1980, c. 222,
§ 1, emerg. eff. May 30, 1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-61.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-61.1 cover?
Section 21-61.1 ("Sentences to be served in order received by penal") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-61.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-61.1 apply to my situation?
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