Oklahoma § 21-1319 - Resisting execution of legal process
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1319 — Resisting execution of legal process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1319. Resisting execution of legal process
Every person who:
1. Resists the execution of any legal process;
2. Enters into a combination with any other person to resist
the execution of any legal process; or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
3. In retaliation for serving process, releases or fails to
control an animal at the time legal process is being executed,
is, upon conviction, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not
exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine.
R.L. 1910, § 2566. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 373, § 3, eff. Nov. 1,
2021.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1319
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1319 cover?
Section 21-1319 ("Resisting execution of legal process") 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 § 21-1319?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1319 apply to my situation?
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