Oklahoma § 21-1587 - Forging tickets or passage
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1587 — Forging tickets or passage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1587. Forging tickets or passage
Every person who, with intent to defraud, forges, counterfeits,
or falsely alters any ticket, check or other paper or writing to
entitle the holder or proprietor thereof to a passage upon any
railroad, or in any vessel or other public conveyance; and every
person who, with like intent, sells, exchanges or delivers, or keeps
or offers for sale, exchange or delivery, or receives upon any
purchase, exchange or delivery any such ticket, knowing the same to
have been forged, counterfeited or falsely altered is guilty of
forgery in the second degree, a Class D1 felony offense.
R.L.1910, § 2639. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 441, eff. Jan. 1,
2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1587
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1587 cover?
Section 21-1587 ("Forging tickets or passage") 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 § 21-1587?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1587" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 21-1587 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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