Oklahoma § 21-858 - Parent or guardian whose child commits crime of possession
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-858 — Parent or guardian whose child commits crime of possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-858. Parent or guardian whose child commits crime of possession
of firearm on school property - Administrative penalty.
Any custodial parent or guardian of a child under eighteen (18)
years of age whose child commits the crime of possession of a
firearm on school property may be fined not exceeding Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00), or ordered to perform community service not
exceeding forty (40) hours or both such fine and community service.
To satisfy any community service requirement, the court may give
preference to work which benefits the school said child attends.
Said penalty shall be an administrative penalty and shall not be
recorded on the custodial parent's or guardian's criminal record.
The fine shall be payable to the court clerk to be deposited in the
court fund. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the filing or
prosecution of any criminal charge.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 286, § 1, emerg. eff. May 25, 1992.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-858
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-858 cover?
Section 21-858 ("Parent or guardian whose child commits crime of possession") 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 § 21-858?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-858 apply to my situation?
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