Oklahoma § 22-1360 - Postconviction proceedings - Representation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-1360 — Postconviction proceedings - Representation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1360. Postconviction proceedings - Representation
A. The System shall represent indigents in proceedings for
postconviction relief in all capital cases.
B. In noncapital cases, the System shall not be appointed to
represent indigents in proceedings for postconviction relief;
provided, however, the System may represent indigents in
postconviction proceedings if the representation is related to
another pending case in which the System has been appointed, or the
proceeding is necessary to obtain an appeal out of time on behalf of
a System client in a case to which the System has been properly
appointed.
C. No attorney employed by the System or providing legal
services for the System pursuant to contract shall be required to
appear in the district courts of this state on issues of appellate
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counsel appointment and requests for exhibits, records and
transcripts.
D. After a mandate has been issued by the Oklahoma Court of
Criminal Appeals in any case on direct appeal, the System is
prohibited from appealing that case in any further proceedings in
either a state or federal court, except in capital cases and in
cases provided for in subsection B of this section. In capital
cases, the System shall perfect all petitions for writ of certiorari
to the United States Supreme Court and represent such appellants or
appellees, as the case may be, in any appearance before that Court.
Added by Laws 1981, c. 207, § 6, emerg. eff. May 26, 1981. Amended
by Laws 1987, c. 153, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1991, c. 238, §
18, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1992, c. 303, § 14, eff. July 1, 1992;
Laws 1996, c. 301, § 11, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 1998, c. 201, § 4,
emerg. eff. May 11, 1998; Laws 2001, c. 210, § 15, eff. July 1,
2001.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-1360
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-1360 cover?
Section 22-1360 ("Postconviction proceedings - Representation") 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 § 22-1360?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-1360" (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?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-1360 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.
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