Oklahoma § 21-65 - Civil rights suspended
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-65 — Civil rights suspended, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-65. Civil rights suspended
A sentence of imprisonment under the Department of Corrections
suspends all the civil rights of the person so sentenced, except the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
right to make employment contracts, during confinement under said
sentence, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department
of Corrections, when this benefits the vocational training or
release preparation of the prisoner, and forfeits all public
offices, and all private trusts, authority or power, during the term
of such imprisonment. Provided however, such persons during
confinement shall not be eligible to receive benefits under the
unemployment compensation law.
R.L. 1910, § 2813; Laws 1976, c. 163, § 2, emerg. eff. June 1, 1976.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-65
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-65 cover?
Section 21-65 ("Civil rights suspended") 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 § 21-65?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-65 apply to my situation?
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