In re Rules Governing Complaints on Judicial Misconduct

ORDER

Rules Governing Complaints on Judicial Misconduct

Index

Preface: Article VII, Constitution of Oklahoma

Rule 1: Nature of Complaint

Rule 2: Timeliness

Rule 3: Council on Judicial Complaints

Rule 4: Review by Chief Justice

Rule 5: Confidentiality

Rule 6: Amendments

Preface

1 1 The Supreme Court adopts Rules Governing Complaints on Judicial Misconduct under its exclusive supervisory and administrative power over the inferior courts as provided under Article VII of the Oklahoma Constitution. Historically, the Chief Justice has administered forms of discipline short of removal from office. These rules…