A person commits the crime of indecent exposure by exposing the person’s body or private parts (usually genitals, anus, buttocks, or female breasts) in a public place and in the presence of another person who might be offended, alarmed, or annoyed. Laws vary from state to state—including definitions of exposed body parts—and some states require the exposure to have been made with the intent to attract attention or to sexually gratify the person making the indecent exposure, or to sexually gratify another person, or to offend another person.

Indecent exposure laws are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Oklahoma, indecent exposure is defined under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 1021. The law states that it is illegal for a person to willfully and knowingly expose their genitals to another person in a public place or in any place where there are other persons present who may be offended or annoyed by the actions. This includes exposure with the intent to sexually gratify any person. Indecent exposure in Oklahoma is considered a felony offense and can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. The law is designed to protect the public from exposure to unsolicited and offensive sexual behavior. It is important to note that the intent behind the exposure plays a significant role in the legal determination of the crime. If someone is charged with indecent exposure, they should seek the advice of an attorney to understand the specific circumstances and potential defenses that may apply to their case.