Oklahoma § 22-151 - Limitations – Murder, first and second degree
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-151 — Limitations – Murder, first and second degree, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-151. Limitations – Murder, first and second degree
manslaughter.
A. There is no limitation of the time within which a
prosecution for murder must be commenced. Such prosecution may be
commenced at any time after the death of the person killed.
B. Prosecutions for the crimes of first degree manslaughter and
second degree manslaughter shall be commenced within ten (10) years
after the discovery of the crime. For purposes of this subsection,
“discovery” means the date the crime is reported to a law
enforcement agency.
R.L.1910, § 5624. Amended by Laws 1935, p. 20, § 1; Laws 1943, p.
84, § 1; Laws 2021, c. 354, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-151
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-151 cover?
Section 22-151 ("Limitations – Murder, first and second degree") 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 § 22-151?
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