Oklahoma § 21-62.1 - Imprisonment where no maximum
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-62.1 — Imprisonment where no maximum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-62.1. Imprisonment where no maximum
Whenever any person is declared punishable for a crime by
imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term not less than any
specified number of years, and no limit to the duration of such
imprisonment is declared, the court authorized to pronounce judgment
upon such conviction may, in its discretion, sentence such offender
to imprisonment during the natural life of the offender, or for any
number of years not less than such as are prescribed.
Added by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 437, eff. July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-62.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-62.1 cover?
Section 21-62.1 ("Imprisonment where no maximum") 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 § 21-62.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-62.1 apply to my situation?
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