Oklahoma § 21-434 - Attempt to escape from penitentiary
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-434 — Attempt to escape from penitentiary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-434. Attempt to escape from penitentiary
Every prisoner confined in the penitentiary for a term less than
for life, who attempts by force or fraud, although unsuccessfully,
to escape from such prison, shall be guilty of a Class D2 felony
offense and shall by punished by imprisonment as provided for in
subsections B through F of Section 20O of this title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
R.L. 1910, § 2198. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 189, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 591, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 189 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-434
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-434 cover?
Section 21-434 ("Attempt to escape from penitentiary") 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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