Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 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.