Oklahoma § 21-1118 - Intent to compel woman to marry
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1118 — Intent to compel woman to marry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1118. Intent to compel woman to marry
Any person who takes any woman unlawfully against her will, with
the intent to compel her by force, menace or duress to marry him, or
to marry any other person, shall be guilty of a Class B4 felony
offense punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not
exceeding ten (10) years.
R.L. 1910, § 2421. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 295, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 196, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 115, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 295 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1118
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1118 cover?
Section 21-1118 ("Intent to compel woman to marry") 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.
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