Oklahoma § 22-221 - Authority of officers of another state
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-221 — Authority of officers of another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-221. Authority of officers of another state
Any member of a duly organized state, county, or municipal peace
unit of another state of the United States who enters this state in
fresh pursuit, and continues within this state in such fresh
pursuit, of a person in order to arrest him on the ground that he is
believed to have committed a felony in such other state, shall have
the same authority to arrest and hold such person in custody, as has
any member of any duly organized state, county or municipal peace
unit of this state, to arrest and hold in custody a person on the
ground that he is believed to have committed a felony in this state.
Laws 1949, p. 212, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-221
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-221 cover?
Section 22-221 ("Authority of officers of another state") 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 § 22-221?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-221 apply to my situation?
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