Oklahoma § 20-55 - Qualification rules for court-appointed attorney
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-55 — Qualification rules for court-appointed attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-55. Qualification rules for court-appointed attorney
No later than August 1, 1993, the Court of Criminal Appeals
shall establish qualification rules for determining when a defendant
in a criminal case shall be entitled to a court-appointed attorney.
It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature that a criminal
defendant shall be entitled to an individualized determination of
bail as guaranteed by the Oklahoma Constitution.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 273, § 14, operative July 1, 1983. Amended
by Laws 1993, c. 298, § 4, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2018, c. 194, §
2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-55
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-55 cover?
Section 20-55 ("Qualification rules for court-appointed attorney") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 20-55?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 20-55 apply to my situation?
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