Oklahoma § 51-59 - Court of impeachment - Organization
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 51-59 — Court of impeachment - Organization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-59. Court of impeachment - Organization
When articles of impeachment shall be presented to the Senate,
the Senate shall within ten (10) days thereafter organize as a court
of impeachment, and may for the purpose of conducting the business
of such court, appoint a clerk, who may be the secretary of the
Senate. The clerk shall issue all process and keep a record of the
proceedings of such court. The said court shall also appoint a
marshal and an assistant marshal who shall be its executive
officers. It may employ such stenographic, clerical and other help
as may be required.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 131, § 9, emerg. eff. March 12, 1915.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-59
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-59 cover?
Section 51-59 ("Court of impeachment - Organization") 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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