Oklahoma § 38-107 - Presentation of certified petition to presiding district

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 38-107 — Presentation of certified petition to presiding district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38-107. Presentation of certified petition to presiding district

judge - Determination of sufficiency - Order.

Upon receipt by the court clerk of a certification of the number

of qualified electors who have signed a petition for grand jury, the

presiding district judge shall determine whether or not that number

meets the requirement of a grand jury petition pursuant to Section

18 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution. Should such number

be sufficient, and should all other requirements stated above be

met, the presiding district judge shall order the impaneling of a

grand jury to convene within thirty (30) days of the date the

certification was received by the court clerk from the election

board.

Laws 1989, c. 180, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 38-107

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 38-107 cover?

Section 38-107 ("Presentation of certified petition to presiding district") 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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