Oklahoma § 22-128 - Stolen property moved, jurisdiction

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-128 — Stolen property moved, jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-128. Stolen property moved, jurisdiction

When property taken in one county, by burglary, robbery,

larceny, or embezzlement, has been brought into another, the

jurisdiction of the offense is in either county. But if, before the

beginning of the trial of the defendant in the latter, he be

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 22. Criminal Procedure

indicted or information be filed against him in the former county,

the sheriff of the latter must, upon demand, deliver him to the

sheriff of the former county, upon being served with a certified

copy of the indictment or information, and upon a receipt indorsed

thereon by the sheriff of the former county, of the delivery of the

body of the defendant, and is, on filing the copy of the indictment

and the receipt, exonerated from all liability in respect to the

custody of the defendant.

R.L.1910, § 5616.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-128

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-128 cover?

Section 22-128 ("Stolen property moved, jurisdiction") 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 § 22-128?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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