Oklahoma § 21-1436 - Burglary - Sentences
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1436 — Burglary - Sentences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1436. Burglary - Sentences
Burglary is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody
of the Department of Corrections as follows:
1. Burglary in the first degree for any term not less than
seven (7) years nor more than twenty (20) years;
2. Burglary in the second degree not exceeding seven (7) years;
and
3. Burglary in the third degree not exceeding five (5) years,
or by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
R.L. 1910, § 2616. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 357, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 250, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2018, c. 129, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018; Laws 2022, c. 245, § 2,
eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 357 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1436
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1436 cover?
Section 21-1436 ("Burglary - Sentences") 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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