HB 2771
Courts; special judges; increasing number in specific counties; effective date; emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill increases the number of special judges in specific counties within Oklahoma’s judicial administrative districts. It establishes a formula for determining the number of special judges based on county population, with additional judges assigned to districts exceeding 24,000 and 50,000 residents. The bill also mandates the appointment of special judges in specific counties, including Custer, Oklahoma-Canadian, Tulsa-Pawnee, Rogers, Lincoln and Pottawatomie, Pittsburg, Washington, and Le Flore, effective July 1, 2025. An emergency clause declares the bill effective immediately upon passage.
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