OK HR1024

Petitions the Trial Division of the Court on the Judiciary to remove District Judge Tom Lucas (Cleveland County, 21st Judicial District) from office for gross partiality.

Alleges Judge Lucas failed to disqualify himself from hearing cases prosecuted by the Cleveland County District Attorney's office despite a family member being investigated by that office for child molestation.

Cites violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct for Oklahoma judges, which requires judges to maintain integrity, comply with the law, and act in manner promoting public confidence in the judiciary.

Invokes Article VII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution, which establishes the Court on the Judiciary and identifies gross partiality as grounds for judicial removal.

Directs distribution of the resolution to Court on the Judiciary members, Oklahoma Supreme Court Clerk, and Administrative Director of the Courts.