Oklahoma § 19-215.2 - District Attorney - Qualifications
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.2 — District Attorney - Qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-215.2. District Attorney - Qualifications
Any person, otherwise qualified, who has been a resident of the
state for two (2) years, a registered voter in the district and a
resident residing within such district for at least six (6) months
immediately preceding the filing period, a duly licensed attorney
for at least five (5) years, and at least twenty-eight (28) years of
age, prior to the date of filing for the office, shall be eligible
to hold the office of district attorney. The district attorney
shall reside in the district from which the district attorney was
elected during the term of office.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 256, § 2. Amended by Laws 1967, c. 265, § 1,
emerg. eff. May 8, 1967; Laws 1970, c. 320, § 1, emerg. eff. April
27, 1970; Laws 1974, c. 229, § 1, emerg. eff. May 15, 1974; Laws
1987, c. 224, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1989, c. 348, § 4, eff.
Nov. 1, 1989; Laws 2011, c. 72, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-215.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.2 cover?
Section 19-215.2 ("District Attorney - Qualifications") 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 § 19-215.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-215.2 apply to my situation?
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