Oklahoma § 21-1442 - Possession of certain tools by persons previously
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1442 — Possession of certain tools by persons previously, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1442. Possession of certain tools by persons previously
convicted of burglary.
Any person who has been previously convicted of the crime of
burglary who has in his possession, custody or concealed about his
person, or transports or causes to be transported, any combination
of three (3) or more of the following tools: Sledge hammer, pry
bar, punches, chisel, bolt cutters, with the intent to use or
employ, or allow the same to be used or employed, in the commission
of a crime, or knowing that the tools are to be used in the
commission of a crime shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class
D3 felony offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided
for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of this title.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 113, § 1. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, §
359, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 684, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 359 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1442
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1442 cover?
Section 21-1442 ("Possession of certain tools by persons previously") 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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