Oklahoma § 57-357 - Professional investigators - Qualifications - Waiver Attorneys
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-357 — Professional investigators - Qualifications - Waiver Attorneys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-357. Professional investigators - Qualifications - Waiver Attorneys
Professional investigators shall have a four-year degree from an
accredited college or university, with a major in psychology,
sociology, criminal justice or related areas of study. Provided
that the agency may, at its discretion, waive the requirement of a
specific major and may substitute criminal justice experience for
the requirement of a major in psychology, sociology, criminal
justice or related areas of study.
Provided, however, nothing in this act shall disqualify any
persons currently holding the position of investigator from
continuing to act in that capacity.
At least one of the employees of the Office of the Pardon and
Parole Board shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the
State of Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 286, § 3, emerg. eff. May 29, 1974. Amended
by Laws 1975, c. 233, § 3, emerg. eff. May 30, 1975; Laws 1976, c.
172, § 3, emerg. eff. June 1, 1976; Laws 1985, c. 215, § 3, emerg.
eff. July 8, 1985; Laws 1986, c. 182, § 4, operative july 1, 1986.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-357
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-357 cover?
Section 57-357 ("Professional investigators - Qualifications - Waiver Attorneys") 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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