Oklahoma § 21-835 - Concealing persons to avoid habeas corpus
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-835 — Concealing persons to avoid habeas corpus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-835. Concealing persons to avoid habeas corpus
Every person having in his custody or power, or under his
restraint, a party who by the provisions of law relating to habeas
corpus, would be entitled to a writ of habeas corpus, or for whose
relief such writ has been issued, who, with intent to elude the
service of such writ, to avoid the effect thereof, transfers the
party to the custody, or places him under the power or control of
another, or conceals or changes the place of his confinement, or
who, without lawful excuse, refuses to produce him, is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2394.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-835
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-835 cover?
Section 21-835 ("Concealing persons to avoid habeas corpus") 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 § 21-835?
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