Oklahoma § 21-871 - Adultery defined - Who may institute prosecution
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-871 — Adultery defined - Who may institute prosecution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-871. Adultery defined - Who may institute prosecution
Adultery is the unlawful voluntary sexual intercourse of a
married person with one of the opposite sex; and when the crime is
between persons, only one of whom is married, both are guilty of
adultery. Prosecution for adultery can be commenced and carried on
against either of the parties to the crime only by his or her own
husband or wife as the case may be, or by the husband or wife of the
other party to the crime: Provided, that any person may make
complaint when persons are living together in open and notorious
adultery.
R.L.1910, § 2431.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-871
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-871 cover?
Section 21-871 ("Adultery defined - Who may institute prosecution") 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 § 21-871?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-871 apply to my situation?
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