Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 444
Escape or Attempt to Escape From Arrest or Detention - Electronic Monitoring Devices
Effective Jun 19, 1998Laws 1981, HB 1091, c. 163, § 1; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 195, (effective date changed to July 1, 1999, by Laws 1998, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1002, c. 2, §§ 23-26, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998) (superseded document available).
- A. It is unlawful for any person, after being lawfully arrested or detained by a peace officer, to escape or attempt to escape from such peace officer.
- B. Any person who escapes or attempts to escape after being lawfully arrested or detained for custody for a misdemeanor offense shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
- C. Any person who escapes or attempts to escape after being lawfully arrested or detained for custody for a felony offense shall be guilty of a felony.
Laws 1981, HB 1091, c. 163, § 1; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 195, (effective date changed to July 1, 1999, by Laws 1998, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1002, c. 2, §§ 23-26, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998) (superseded document available).