Oklahoma § 21-9 - Punishment of felonies
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-9 — Punishment of felonies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-9. Punishment of felonies
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by
this title, or by some existing provision of law, every offense
declared to be a felony is punishable by a fine not exceeding One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the State
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Penitentiary not exceeding two (2) years, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
R.L. 1910, § 2090. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 13, eff. July 1,
1999; Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 1, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998;
Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 4, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 13 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-9
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-9 cover?
Section 21-9 ("Punishment of felonies") 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 § 21-9?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-9 apply to my situation?
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