Oklahoma § 20-16.1 - Administrative Director of the Courts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-16.1 — Administrative Director of the Courts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-16.1. Administrative Director of the Courts
A. As provided in Section 6 of Article VII of the Oklahoma
Constitution, there shall be appointed by the Supreme Court an
Administrative Director of the Courts, who shall serve at the
pleasure of the Supreme Court to assist the Chief Justice in
performance of administrative duties.
B. The Administrative Director of the Courts shall be
responsible for and have control over matters concerning the budget,
personnel, technology, purchases and other administrative operations
over all courts of this state, including the Court of Civil Appeals
and the Court of Criminal Appeals, and performing such additional
duties as may be assigned by the Chief Justice.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 379, § 1, eff. July 1, 1968. Amended by Laws
2021, c. 537, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-16.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-16.1 cover?
Section 20-16.1 ("Administrative Director of the Courts") 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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