Oklahoma § 44-853 - Findings and sentencing
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-853 — Findings and sentencing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-853. Findings and sentencing
ARTICLE 53. Findings and sentencing.
A. A court-martial shall announce its findings and sentence to
the parties as soon as determined.
B. Sentencing generally.
1. General and special courts-martial.
a.
Sentencing by military judge. Except as provided in
subparagraph b of this paragraph, if the accused is
convicted of an offense in a trial by general or
special court-martial, the military judge shall
sentence the accused.
b.
Sentencing by members. If the accused is convicted of
an offense by general or special court-martial
consisting of a military judge and members and the
accused elects sentencing by members under Section 825
of this title (Article 25), the members shall sentence
the accused.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 44. Militia
c.
Sentence of the accused. The sentence determined
pursuant to this paragraph constitutes the sentence of
the accused.
2. Summary courts-martial. If the accused is convicted of an
offense in a trial by summary court-martial, the court-martial shall
sentence the accused.
Added by Laws 2019, c. 408, § 61, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-853
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-853 cover?
Section 44-853 ("Findings and sentencing") 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 § 44-853?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 44-853 apply to my situation?
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