The proposed legislation mandates the establishment of an Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation and a Judicial Performance Evaluation Council by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This initiative aims to enhance the evaluation process of judicial officers by providing essential information on their performance, assisting in their improvement, identifying educational needs, and promoting accountability while safeguarding judicial independence. The Supreme Court will appoint a director for the Office, who will have the authority to hire staff and engage outside vendors to facilitate the evaluation surveys.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Judicial Performance Evaluation Council, which will compile reports based on survey results and submit them to the Chief Justice for further examination. The Supreme Court is tasked with creating rules for evaluating judicial performance, which will include written standards and self-evaluations. Confidentiality of survey responses is emphasized, with exceptions for judges who fail to meet performance standards. An annual report detailing the implementation of the evaluation program will be prepared and made publicly available, ensuring transparency in the judicial evaluation process. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.