Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments
Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-747: Holder of hostage - Telephone communications
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement may order telephone companies to cut or reroute phone lines during hostage or barricade situations. Publicly sharing information from hostage holders or barricaded suspects via cellular phone without law enforcement consent is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $5,000 fine.
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