Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1621

Current through Laws 2024, c. 9.
Section 1621 - [Multiple versions] Forgery a felony

Forgery is punishable as follows:

1. Forgery in the first degree is a felony punishable by imprisonment not less than seven (7) years nor more than twenty (20) years; and
2. Forgery in the second degree is a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding seven (7) years.
3. Forgery in the third degree is:
a. If the value of the forgery is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), a misdemeanor punishable by confinement for not more than one (1) year and by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
b. If the value of the forgery is One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more, a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding seven (7) years.
c. If the total or aggregate value of the forgery is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or more, a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding seven (7) years.

Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1621

Amended by Laws 1997 , c. 133, § 377, eff. 7/1/1999; Amended by Laws 1999 , 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 269, eff. 7/1/1999; State Question No. 780, Initiative Petition No. 404, § 20, adopted at General Election held on November 8, 2016, eff. 7/1/2017.
R.L. 1910, § 2644.
Laws 1998 , 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23amended the effective date of Laws 1997 , c. 133, § 377 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.