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OK SB1784
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Shortey
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AI Summary
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Changes special judges from appointed positions to elected positions in Oklahoma judicial administrative districts.
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Removes the Chief Justice's authority to appoint additional special judges beyond those based on population formulas.
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Modifies vacancy procedures to allow candidates to run for special judge positions through existing candidate processes rather than being appointed by district judges.
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Applies to judges serving in multiple judicial districts including Tulsa-Pawnee, Northeastern, East Central, and Southeastern administrative districts.
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Effective date: November 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Special judges; modifying election and vacancy procedures; removing authority to appoint certain judges. Effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/7/2012