Oklahoma Statutes

§ 21-431 — Rearrest of escaped prisoners.

Oklahoma § 21-431
JurisdictionOklahoma
Title 21Crimes And Punishments

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Bluebook
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-431 (2026).

Text

Every prisoner confined upon conviction for a criminal offense, who escapes from prison, may be pursued, retaken and imprisoned again, notwithstanding the term for which he was sentenced to be imprisoned may have expired at the time when he is retaken, and he shall remain so imprisoned until tried for such escape, or discharged, on a failure to prosecute therefor.

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Legislative History

R.L.1910, § 2196.

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