Oklahoma § 21-715 - Manslaughter in the first degree a felony
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-715 — Manslaughter in the first degree a felony, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-715. Manslaughter in the first degree a felony
Any person guilty of manslaughter in the first degree shall be
guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the
Department of Corrections for not less than four (4) years.
R.L. 1910, § 2324. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 235, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 139, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2005, c. 200, § 4, emerg. eff. May 20, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 185,
§ 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 235 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-715
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-715 cover?
Section 21-715 ("Manslaughter in the first degree a felony") 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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