Oklahoma § 21-1111 - Rape defined
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1111 — Rape defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1111. Rape defined
A. Rape is an act of sexual intercourse involving vaginal or
anal penetration accomplished with a male or female who is not the
spouse of the perpetrator and who may be of the same or the opposite
sex as the perpetrator under any of the following circumstances:
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1. Where the victim is under sixteen (16) years of age; or
2. Where the victim is incapable through mental illness or any
other unsoundness of mind, whether temporary or permanent, of giving
legal consent; or
3. Where force or violence is used or threatened, accompanied
by apparent power of execution to the victim or to another person;
or
4. Where the victim is intoxicated by a narcotic or anesthetic
agent, administered by or with the privity of the accused as a means
of forcing the victim to submit; or
5. Where the victim is at the time unconscious of the nature of
the act and this is known to the accused; or
6. Where the victim submits to sexual intercourse under the
belief that the person committing the act is a spouse, and this
belief is induced by artifice, pretense, or concealment practiced by
the accused or by the accused in collusion with the spouse with
intent to induce that belief. In all cases of collusion between the
accused and the spouse to accomplish such act, both the spouse and
the accused, upon conviction, shall be deemed guilty of rape; or
7. Where the victim is under the legal custody or supervision
of a state agency, a federal agency, a county, a municipality or a
political subdivision and engages in sexual intercourse with a
state, federal, county, municipal or political subdivision employee
or an employee of a contractor of the state, the federal government,
a county, a municipality or a political subdivision that exercises
authority over the victim.
B. Rape is an act of sexual intercourse accomplished with a
male or female who is the spouse of the perpetrator if force or
violence is used or threatened, accompanied by apparent power of
execution to the victim or to another person.
R.L. 1910, § 2414. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 325, § 1; Laws 1983, c.
41, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1983; Laws 1984, c. 134, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,
1984; Laws 1990, c. 224, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1993, c. 62,
§ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 22, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995;
Laws 1999, c. 309, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 51, § 4,
eff. July 1, 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1111
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1111 cover?
Section 21-1111 ("Rape defined") 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 § 21-1111?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1111" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 21-1111 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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