Oklahoma § 17-18 - Expert witnesses - Documentation of justification
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§ 17-18. Expert witnesses - Documentation of justification
The Corporation Commission is authorized to employ expert
witnesses to prepare and present testimony in matters pending before
the Commission or in matters concerning the Commission pending in
other state or federal forums. The selection and compensation of
expert witnesses by the Corporation Commission shall be exempt from
the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. For expert witnesses selected
pursuant to this section, the Commission shall document, in writing,
the justification for choosing the person selected. The
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
justification shall include the number of expert witnesses
considered and the cost to the state. Such documentation shall be
available for public inspection and maintained for a period of not
less than five (5) years.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 180, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-18
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-18 cover?
Section 17-18 ("Expert witnesses - Documentation of justification") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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