Oklahoma § 20-1 - Number of justices – Terms of office
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1 — Number of justices – Terms of office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1. Number of justices – Terms of office
The Supreme Court shall consist of nine (9) Justices. Each
Justice in office on July 1, 2020, shall serve the term for which
the Justice was appointed or retained in office by retention ballot
and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, unless
the Justice vacates the office prior to the end of his or her term
or is removed from office as provided by law. Any Justice in office
on July 1, 2020, shall be eligible for retention in the same office
for succeeding terms.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts
Added by Laws 1917, c. 145, p. 232, § 1, emerg. eff. March 30, 1917.
Amended by Laws 2019, c. 154, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1 cover?
Section 20-1 ("Number of justices – Terms of office") 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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