The Justices of the Supreme Court shall meet every two (2) years during the month of June at the capitol of the state and revise their general rules, and make such amendments thereto as may be required to carry into effect the provisions of this Code, and shall make such further rules consistent therewith as they may deem proper. The rules so made shall apply to the Supreme Court, the district courts, the superior courts, the county courts and all other courts of record.
§ 74.Supreme Court Rules
Chapter 2: General Provisions · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 74 directs the Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court to meet every two years in June at the capitol to revise the general rules that apply to the Supreme Court and every district, superior, county, and other court of record.
Full Text of § 74
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5347.
Plain-English Summary
Section 74 sets a standing schedule for court rulemaking. Every two years, during June, the Justices of the Supreme Court meet at the capitol to revise their general rules and amend them as needed to carry out this Code, and to make whatever further rules they see fit.
Once adopted, those rules bind the Supreme Court itself along with the district courts, the superior courts, the county courts, and every other court of record in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Oklahoma Supreme Court revise its general rules under this section?
Every two years, meeting during the month of June.
Where do the Justices meet to revise the rules?
At the capitol of the state.
Which courts do the resulting rules apply to?
The Supreme Court, the district courts, the superior courts, the county courts, and all other courts of record.
Can the Justices make rules beyond just amending existing ones?
Yes, the section lets them make further rules consistent with carrying out the Code's provisions.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
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