Oklahoma Code § 22-151

Title 22. Criminal Procedure: Limitations – Murder, first and second degree
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manslaughter.
A.  There is no limitation of the time within which a
prosecution for murder must be commenced.  Such prosecution may be
commenced at any time after the death of the person killed.
B.  Prosecutions for the crimes of first degree manslaughter and
second degree manslaughter shall be commenced within ten (10) years
after the discovery of the crime.  For purposes of this subsection,
“discovery” means the date the crime is reported to a law
enforcement agency.

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