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Judicial Reform
Stitt appoints Travis Jett to Oklahoma Supreme Court
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed attorney Travis Jett to fill a position on the Oklahoma Supreme Court that came open after voters ousted longtime liberal incumbent Justice Yvonne Kauger last November.Ray Carter | April 14, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Three nominees advanced for Oklahoma Supreme Court position
The Judicial Nomination Commission has chosen three nominees from 14 applicants for a vacancy on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | March 31, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Judicial reform advances in Oklahoma Legislature
Both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature have advanced legislation to change the state process for selecting judges.Ray Carter | March 5, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma lawmakers call on JNC members to set aside partisan politics
In a letter sent to members of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), 10 state lawmakers have urged the JNC to focus on identifying three Oklahoma Supreme Court nominees committed to upholding the law.Ray Carter | March 4, 2025
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Judicial Reform
A look at the Judicial Nominating Commission’s upcoming meeting
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) plans to conduct its interviews for the position of Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice on March 11, 2025. Here’s (what little) we know about the meeting.Ryan Haynie | February 28, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Judicial selection is already (and must be) political
Judicial selection is not free from political or partisan considerations. Nor should it be.Ryan Haynie | February 24, 2025
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Judicial Reform
JNC should avoid favoring sitting judges
Though having experience as a trial judge could well be a plus for those seeking an appellate court position, it would be a mistake to assume that a sitting judge is necessarily more qualified than anyone else.Ryan Haynie | February 14, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Donations give hints of judicial philosophy
Ideally, each applicant for the vacant Oklahoma Supreme Court seat would answer questions in public about his or her political activity and judicial philosophy. But since the judicial-appointment process is shrouded in secrecy, Oklahomans have to look elsewhere for clues.Ryan Haynie | February 3, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma judicial appointment deserves scrutiny
The secretive process of replacing a state Supreme Court justice is now underway. Oklahomans should watch that process closely—at least what little they can.Jonathan Small | February 3, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court applicants include Democratic donors
At least five of the 14 individuals who have applied for the open seat on the Oklahoma Supreme Court have previously contributed to the political campaigns of Democratic candidates or to a political action committee that funded Democrats.Ray Carter | January 17, 2025