Okla. Stat. tit. 57, § 57-357
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Professional investigators - Qualifications - Waiver -
Official statutory text
Attorneys.
Professional investigators shall have a four-year degree from an
accredited college or university, with a major in psychology,
sociology, criminal justice or related areas of study. Provided
that the agency may, at its discretion, waive the requirement of a
specific major and may substitute criminal justice experience for
the requirement of a major in psychology, sociology, criminal
justice or related areas of study.
Provided, however, nothing in this act shall disqualify any
persons currently holding the position of investigator from
continuing to act in that capacity.
At least one of the employees of the Office of the Pardon and
Parole Board shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the
State of Oklahoma.
Professional investigators shall have a four-year degree from an
accredited college or university, with a major in psychology,
sociology, criminal justice or related areas of study. Provided
that the agency may, at its discretion, waive the requirement of a
specific major and may substitute criminal justice experience for
the requirement of a major in psychology, sociology, criminal
justice or related areas of study.
Provided, however, nothing in this act shall disqualify any
persons currently holding the position of investigator from
continuing to act in that capacity.
At least one of the employees of the Office of the Pardon and
Parole Board shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the
State of Oklahoma.
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