Oklahoma § 20-3 - Justices elected - When
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-3 — Justices elected - When, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-3. Justices elected - When
At the regular biennial election in 1918, a justice shall be
elected for each of said four additional districts, who shall be
nominated by the electors of the district in which he resides, at
the primary election, next preceding such biennial election. The
justice for districts six and nine shall be elected for a term of
six (6) years; the justice for district number seven, for a term of
four (4) years, and the justice for district number eight, for a
term of two (2) years, and thereafter, three of the Justices of the
Supreme Court shall be elected at each general biennial election to
serve for a term of six (6) years each, from the second Monday in
January, succeeding his election. The successors to the existing
five justices shall be elected at the time authorized by existing
laws, it not being the purpose of this act to disturb the terms or
districts of such justices.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts
Added by Laws 1917, c. 145, p. 233, § 3, emerg. eff. March 30, 1917.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-3 cover?
Section 20-3 ("Justices elected - When") 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 § 20-3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 20-3 apply to my situation?
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