State Ex Rel. Stuart v. Rapp

IRWIN, Chief Justice.

In January, 1981, Office Number 5 of the Fourteenth Judicial District (the counties of Tulsa and Pawnee) became vacant due to the resignation of the Honorable Richard E. Comfort, District Judge. Prior to his resignation, Judge Comfort had notified the Judicial Nominating Commission of the impending vacancy. 1 The Commission then solicited applications to fill the vacancy. In early February, 1981, the Commission submitted the names of three nominees to the Governor, and the Governor appointed W. Keith Rapp (respondent) as the district judge.

The District Attorney…