Oklahoma § 21-1635 - Destroying or falsifying books
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1635 — Destroying or falsifying books, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1635. Destroying or falsifying books
Any director, officer, agent or member of any corporation or
joint stock association, who, with intent to defraud, destroys,
alters, mutilates or falsifies any of the books, papers, writings or
securities belonging to such corporation or association, or makes or
concurs in making any false entry, or omits or concurs in omitting
to make any material entry in any book of accounts, or other record
or document kept by such corporation or association, shall be guilty
of a Class C2 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as provided
for in subsections B through F of Section 20M of this title, or by a
fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
R.L. 1910, § 2725. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 379, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 271, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 245, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 379 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1635
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1635 cover?
Section 21-1635 ("Destroying or falsifying books") 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 § 21-1635?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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