Oklahoma § 21-1461 - Mitigation of punishment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1461 — Mitigation of punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1461. Mitigation of punishment
Whenever it is made to appear that prior to any information laid
before a magistrate charging the commission of embezzlement, the
person accused voluntarily and actually restored or tendered
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
restoration of the property alleged to have been embezzled, or any
part thereof, such is not a ground of defense to the indictment, but
it authorizes the court to mitigate punishment in its discretion.
R.L.1910, § 2680.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1461
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1461 cover?
Section 21-1461 ("Mitigation of punishment") 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 § 21-1461?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1461 apply to my situation?
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