Oklahoma § 21-882 - Exceptions to the rule of bigamy
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-882 — Exceptions to the rule of bigamy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-882. Exceptions to the rule of bigamy
The last preceding section does not extend:
1. To any person whose husband or wife by a former marriage has
been absent for five (5) successive years without being known to
such person within that time to be living; nor,
2. To any person whose husband or wife by a former marriage has
absented himself or herself from his wife or her husband and has
been continually remaining without the United States for a space of
five (5) years together; nor,
3. To any person by reason of any former marriage which has
been pronounced void, annulled or dissolved by the judgment of a
competent court; nor,
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
4. To any person by reason of any former marriage with a
husband or wife who has been sentenced to imprisonment for life.
R.L.1910, § 2440.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-882
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-882 cover?
Section 21-882 ("Exceptions to the rule of bigamy") 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 § 21-882?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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