This bill establishes a new legal definition for the term "municipal judge" within the Oklahoma Statutes. Specifically, it defines a municipal judge as any full-time judge presiding over a court of record in Oklahoma who is not actively practicing law as a licensed attorney. This definition will be codified as Section 121.3 of Title 20, clarifying the role and qualifications of municipal judges in the state.
The bill also includes a provision for its effective date, which is set for November 1, 2026. This timeline allows for the necessary adjustments and implementation of the new definition within the legal framework of Oklahoma.