Oklahoma SB956 modifies residency qualifications for judicial candidacy in certain districts.
Oklahoma SB956 amends the residency requirement for candidates for district or associate district judge positions. It mandates that candidates must be registered voters and residents of the appropriate county for at least six months before the filing period. The bill also removes residency requirements for appointees filling vacancies if they meet other qualifications. This change updates statutory language and specifies an effective date.
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