Oklahoma § 20-78 - Clerk of the Supreme Court - Appointment - Duties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-78 — Clerk of the Supreme Court - Appointment - Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-78. Clerk of the Supreme Court - Appointment - Duties
The Supreme Court shall appoint to serve at its pleasure as
Clerk for that Court a person who is licensed to practice law within
the State of Oklahoma. The Clerk shall keep the records, files and
papers committed to his care, and record the judgments, decrees and
orders of the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the
Court of Appeals, the Court of Bank Review and the Court on the
Judiciary and perform such other services and duties as may be
authorized or prescribed by the Supreme Court.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 114, § 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1969. Amended by
Laws 1976, c. 271, § 12, emerg. eff. June 15, 1976.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-78
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-78 cover?
Section 20-78 ("Clerk of the Supreme Court - Appointment - Duties") 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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