Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 20-30.15
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Election or appointment of Judges - Experience and
Official statutory text
qualifications - Terms of office.
Two Judges shall be appointed or elected to the Court of Civil
Appeals from each of the six congressional districts of the State of
Oklahoma.
A. Each Judge of the Court of Civil Appeals shall have, prior
to election or appointment, a minimum of four (4) years' experience
as a licensed practicing attorney, or as a judge of a court of
record, or both, within the State of Oklahoma; shall be a qualified
elector of the respective district; and shall have such additional
qualifications as may be prescribed by statute. Judges of the Court
of Civil Appeals shall continue to be licensed attorneys while in
office.
B. The terms of office of the Judges of the Court of Civil
Appeals shall be six (6) years and shall begin on the second Monday
of January following their election. Those appointed or elected to
fill vacancies shall assume office immediately upon qualifying for
the office.
Two Judges shall be appointed or elected to the Court of Civil
Appeals from each of the six congressional districts of the State of
Oklahoma.
A. Each Judge of the Court of Civil Appeals shall have, prior
to election or appointment, a minimum of four (4) years' experience
as a licensed practicing attorney, or as a judge of a court of
record, or both, within the State of Oklahoma; shall be a qualified
elector of the respective district; and shall have such additional
qualifications as may be prescribed by statute. Judges of the Court
of Civil Appeals shall continue to be licensed attorneys while in
office.
B. The terms of office of the Judges of the Court of Civil
Appeals shall be six (6) years and shall begin on the second Monday
of January following their election. Those appointed or elected to
fill vacancies shall assume office immediately upon qualifying for
the office.
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