Oklahoma § 19-215.20 - Election of district attorney - Tenure
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.20 — Election of district attorney - Tenure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-215.20. Election of district attorney - Tenure
At the primaries and general elections held in 1966, and each
four (4) years thereafter, there shall be nominated and elected in
each and every district attorney's district in the State of
Oklahoma, a district attorney, who shall hold office for a term of
four (4) years, beginning on the first Monday of January following
his election, and until his successor is elected and qualified.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 256, § 20.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-215.20
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-215.20 cover?
Section 19-215.20 ("Election of district attorney - Tenure") 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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