§ 20-30.15. Election or appointment of Judges - Experience and qualifications - Terms of office.

Two Judges shall be appointed or elected to the Court of Civil Appeals from each of the six congressional districts of the State of Oklahoma.

A.  Each Judge of the Court of Civil Appeals shall have, prior to election or appointment, a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a licensed practicing attorney, or as a judge of a court of record, or both, within the State of Oklahoma; shall be a qualified elector of the respective district; and shall have such additional qualifications as may be prescribed by statute.  Judges of the Court of Civil Appeals shall continue to be licensed attorneys while in office.

B.  The terms of office of the Judges of the Court of Civil Appeals shall be six (6) years and shall begin on the second Monday of January following their election.  Those appointed or elected to fill vacancies shall assume office immediately upon qualifying for the office.

Added by Laws 1987, c. 33, § 1, emerg. eff. April 20, 1987.  Amended by Laws 1996, c. 97, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.