Oklahoma Supreme Court
One of the two highest judicial bodies in the U.S. state of Oklahoma / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Supreme Court of Oklahoma is a court of appeal for non-criminal cases, one of the two highest judicial bodies in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and leads the judiciary of Oklahoma, the judicial branch of the government of Oklahoma.[1]
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Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
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Established | 1907 |
Jurisdiction | Oklahoma |
Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Composition method | Gubernatorial appointment with non-partisan statewide retention |
Authorized by | Oklahoma Constitution |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
Judge term length | Life, renewable every 6 years |
Number of positions | 9 |
Website | Official website |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | M. John Kane IV |
Since | January 1, 2023 |
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court meets in the Oklahoma Judicial Center, having previously met in the Oklahoma State Capitol until 2011.[2] The court consists of nine justices nominated by a state commission and appointed by the governor.
Members of the court are required to be nonpartisan and are prohibited from a number of political activities including making or soliciting campaign contributions.[3]