Oklahoma § 20-1402 - Recusal or disqualification of appellate judges –
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1402 — Recusal or disqualification of appellate judges –, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1402. Recusal or disqualification of appellate judges –
Appointment by Governor.
A. No Justice of the Supreme Court of this state or Judge of
the Criminal Court of Appeals shall participate in the decision of
any appellate cause in which the Justice or Judge presided at the
trial of such cause.
B. When a Justice of the Supreme Court is recused or
disqualified from deciding a cause for any reason, the remainder of
the Court shall decide the cause. If, during the decision of any
cause, there are less than seven (7) qualified Justices, the Clerk
of the Court shall certify all such recusals or disqualifications to
the Governor who shall assign a retired Supreme Court Justice to the
matter in substitution of the recused or disqualified Justices. If
no retired Supreme Court Justice is able to serve, the Governor
shall assign a member of the Bar of this state who possesses the
same qualifications as the members of the Supreme Court to the
matter in substitution of the recused or disqualified Justice.
C. When a Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals is recused or
disqualified from deciding a cause for any reason, the Clerk of the
Court shall certify the recusal or disqualification along with the
case number to the Governor who shall assign a retired Judge of the
Court of Criminal Appeals to the matter in substitution of the
recused or disqualified Judge. If no retired Judge of the Court of
Criminal Appeals is able to serve, the Governor shall assign a Judge
of the Court of Civil Appeals to the matter in substitution of the
recused or disqualified Judge. If no Judge of the Court of Civil
Appeals is able to serve, the Governor shall assign a member of the
Bar of this state who possesses the same qualifications as the
members of the Court of Criminal Appeals to the matter in
substitution of the recused or disqualified Judge.
R.L. 1910, § 5815. Renumbered from § 574 of Title 22 by Laws 1969,
c. 119, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1969. Amended by Laws 2022, c.
201, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1402
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1402 cover?
Section 20-1402 ("Recusal or disqualification of appellate judges –") 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 § 20-1402?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1402" (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 § 20-1402 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.