Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-443a
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Additional punishment under rules and regulations of
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prison after escape.
In addition, all prisoners who escape from either of the
aforesaid prisons either while confined therein, or while at large
as a trusty, when apprehended and returned to the prison, shall be
punishable by the prison authorities in such manner as may be
prescribed by the rules and regulations of the prison provided that
such punishment shall not be cruel or unusual.
In addition, all prisoners who escape from either of the
aforesaid prisons either while confined therein, or while at large
as a trusty, when apprehended and returned to the prison, shall be
punishable by the prison authorities in such manner as may be
prescribed by the rules and regulations of the prison provided that
such punishment shall not be cruel or unusual.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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