Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments
Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-701.10: Sentencing proceeding - Murder in the first degree - State seeking death penalty
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the sentencing procedure for murder in the first degree when the state seeks the death penalty. The court conducts a separate hearing where a jury (or judge if waived) determines whether the defendant receives death, life without parole, or life imprisonment.
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