The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest court in the State of Oklahoma with appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases. It is the state court of last resort in criminal matters. The Court derives its origin and jurisdiction from the state constitution, which was formulated by the constitutional convention and submitted to and adopted by the people of Oklahoma at the first election, held on September 17, 1907.
From left Vice-Presiding Judge Charles Johnson, Judge Arlene Johnson, Judge Charles Chapel, Presiding Judge Gary Lumpkin, and Judge David Lewis.
For a short essay on the history of the Court, click here.
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