Oklahoma § 21-1572 - Records, forgery of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1572 — Records, forgery of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1572. Records, forgery of
Every person who, with intent to defraud, falsely alters,
destroys, corrupts or falsifies:
1. Any record of any will, codicil, conveyance or other
instrument, the record of which is, by law, evidence; or,
2. Any record of any judgment in a court of record, or any
enrollment of any decree of a court of equity; or,
3. The return of any officer, court or tribunal to any process
of any court,
is guilty of forgery in the second degree, a Class D1 felony
offense.
R.L.1910, § 2624. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 431, eff. Jan. 1,
2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1572
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1572 cover?
Section 21-1572 ("Records, forgery of") 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 § 21-1572?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1572 apply to my situation?
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