Oklahoma § 38-20.1 - Jury panel - Oath or affirmation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 38-20.1 — Jury panel - Oath or affirmation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-20.1. Jury panel - Oath or affirmation
A. Each member of the general jury panel, when reporting for
duty as provided for in Section 20 of this title, shall take and
subscribe to an oath or affirmation which shall be in substantially
the following form:
OATH
I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear or affirm that I am a
citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of
Oklahoma, County of __________. I further swear or affirm that I am
eighteen years of age or older.
I further swear or affirm that I have not been convicted of a
felony for which a period of time equal to the original judgment and
sentence has not expired, or for which I have not been pardoned. I
further swear or affirm that I am not now adjudicated as being
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 38. Jurors
mentally incompetent and that I do not otherwise have a mental
condition which makes me incapable of performing jury service.
I state under penalty of perjury under the laws of Oklahoma that
the foregoing is true and correct.
________________________________________________ ________________
(Signature or mark of general jury panel member) (Date and place)
B. The oath or affirmation provided for in subsection A of this
section shall be maintained in the office of the court clerk as a
judicial record. The oath or affirmation required by this section
may be taken and signed using an electronic method provided by the
court for such purposes, either through the website of the court or
otherwise, and may be maintained by the court clerk in electronic
format.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 273, § 2. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 61, § 3,
eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 38-20.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 38-20.1 cover?
Section 38-20.1 ("Jury panel - Oath or affirmation") 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 § 38-20.1?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 38-20.1" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 38-20.1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Oklahoma.