Oklahoma § 20-30.3 - Disqualification of judge
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-30.3 — Disqualification of judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-30.3. Disqualification of judge
No Judge of the Court of Civil Appeals shall participate in the
consideration or decision of any case if the Judge has presided at
the trial of that case or acted in it as an attorney for one of the
litigants. The Supreme Court shall prescribe the procedure to be
followed when a member of the Court of Civil Appeals is disqualified
to hear a case.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 247, § 3, emerg. eff. April 15, 1970.
Amended by Laws 1996, c. 97, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-30.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-30.3 cover?
Section 20-30.3 ("Disqualification of judge") 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 § 20-30.3?
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