SB 1861 Summary

• Amends 21 O.S. Section 175 to clarify language regarding punishment of accessories to felonies.

• Replaces the phrase "as follows" with "as provided below" in the statute describing accessory punishment provisions.

• Maintains existing punishment structure for accessories based on underlying offense type: ranging from reduced penitentiary terms for serious felonies to fines for lesser offenses.

• Preserves specific penalties for accessories to murder, including 5-45 years imprisonment for murder in the first degree and 5-25 years for murder in the second degree.

• Effective date: November 1, 2010.