SB 1688 Summary

• Amends 20 O.S. 2011, Section 122 to modify provisions governing special judges in Oklahoma judicial administrative districts.

• Adds a second special judge to the Northeastern Judicial Administrative District effective January 1, 2014, with one judge serving Rogers County and one serving Osage County (previously authorized only one judge).

• Maintains existing special judge allocations for other districts and authorizes appointment based on county population and specific district needs for proper administration of justice.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2014.