Oklahoma § 21-436 - Attempt to escape from other prison than penitentiary
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-436 — Attempt to escape from other prison than penitentiary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-436. Attempt to escape from other prison than penitentiary
Any prisoner confined in any other prison than the penitentiary,
who attempts by force or fraud, although unsuccessfully, to escape
therefrom, is guilty of a Class D2 felony offense punishable by
imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, to
commence from the expiration of the original term of his
imprisonment. Any subsequent conviction pursuant to this section
shall be a Class D2 felony offense, punishable by imprisonment as
provided for in subsection C of Section 20O of this title.
R.L. 1910, § 2200. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 190, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 105, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 592, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 190 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-436
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-436 cover?
Section 21-436 ("Attempt to escape from other prison than 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-436?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-436 apply to my situation?
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