Most states have laws against aiding a suicide or assisted suicide. These laws are usually found in the state’s statutes, and sometimes in the state’s court opinions or case law (common law). The severity level of these crimes range from misdemeanors to felonies.
In Oklahoma, assisting in a suicide is considered a criminal offense. Under Oklahoma statutes, specifically Title 21, Section 813, anyone who deliberately provides assistance, aid, or counsel to another person with the intent of enabling or assisting that person to commit suicide is guilty of a felony. This includes any act taken with the purpose of providing the means or information to enable suicide. The law does not differentiate between physically aiding in the act of suicide and providing the means or information to commit suicide. The penalties for assisting suicide in Oklahoma can be severe, including potential imprisonment, fines, or both, reflecting the state's position that such actions are against public policy and the law.