Oklahoma § 21-61.2 - Sentences to run concurrent with federal court or another
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-61.2 — Sentences to run concurrent with federal court or another, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-61.2. Sentences to run concurrent with federal court or another
state's court sentence.
When a defendant is sentenced in an Oklahoma state court and is
also under sentence from a federal court or another state's court,
the court may direct that custody of the defendant be relinquished
to the federal or another state's authorities and that such Oklahoma
state court sentences as are imposed may run concurrently with the
federal or another state's sentence imposed.
Laws 1979, c. 135, § 2, emerg. eff. May 3, 1979; Laws 1980, c. 222,
§ 2, emerg. eff. May 30, 1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-61.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-61.2 cover?
Section 21-61.2 ("Sentences to run concurrent with federal court or another") 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 § 21-61.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-61.2 apply to my situation?
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