Oklahoma § 21-1363 - Use of language calculated to arouse anger or cause
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1363 — Use of language calculated to arouse anger or cause, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1363. Use of language calculated to arouse anger or cause
breach of peace.
If any person shall make use of any profane, violent, abusive or
insulting language toward or about another person, in the presence
or hearing, which language, in its common acceptation, is calculated
to arouse to anger the person about or to whom it is spoken or
addressed, or to cause a breach of the peace or an assault, every
such person shall be deemed guilty of a breach of the peace, and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine in any sum not
to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the
county jail not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment, at the discretion of the court or jury trying the
same.
Laws 1910-11, c. 58, p. 136, § 2.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1363
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1363 cover?
Section 21-1363 ("Use of language calculated to arouse anger or cause") 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 § 21-1363?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1363 apply to my situation?
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