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Who is acting Oklahoma Attorney General?

Oklahoma Attorney General John M. O'Connor
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Who is the Oklahoma state attorney?

John O'Connor
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Attorney General of Oklahoma John O'Connor Republican Party Assumed office: 2021-07-23
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Next election:November 8, 2022
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How much does the Oklahoma attorney general make?

$73,715 an year
As of May 1, 2022, the average annual pay for an Attorney General in Oklahoma is $73,715 an year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.44 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,418/week or $6,143/month.

Who is the assistant attorney general of Oklahoma?

Attorney General Mike Hunter has appointed Assistant Attorney General Joy Mohorovicic to lead the new Attorney General's Criminal Justice Division.

Is Attorney General a lawyer?

The Attorney General for India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and is its principal Advocate before the Supreme Court of India. They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Who is Oklahoma's current state auditor?

The 13th State Auditor and Inspector is Cindy Byrd, who began her four-year term in 2019.
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Employees169 unclassified
Annual budget$26.5 million
Agency executiveCindy Byrd, State Auditor and Inspector
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Who is the governor of Oklahoma now?

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John Kevin Stitt is an American businessman and politician serving as the 28th governor of Oklahoma. A member of the Republican Party, he began his term as governor in January 2019.
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What does the attorney general do?

The Attorney General is the adviser to the Government on matters of law and legal opinion and attends Government meetings. They also represent the public in all legal proceedings that involve the enforcement of the law or the protection of public rights.Sep 24, 2021

How do I contact the Oklahoma attorney general?

Contact
  1. Oklahoma Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General.
  2. Address: 313 NE 21st Street. Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
  3. Phone: (405) 521-3921.
  4. Fax: (405) 521-6246.

How is the Oklahoma Attorney General elected?

The state attorney general is elected directly by the people of Oklahoma. Elections for the office are held on a four-year basis. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates, the Oklahoma Legislature, by joint ballot, chooses one of the candidates.

What is the job of the Attorney General?

The Attorney General's duties include the following: Providing legal advice and representation in court for the Governor and the state government in general. Providing legal advice, official opinions, to the Governor and members of the Legislature. Defending the state in cases of criminal appeals and suits against the state.

How long can an attorney general serve in Oklahoma?

Term limits for the attorney general are defined in Article VI, Section 4 of the Oklahoma Constitution, which prevents an attorney general from serving for more than eight years, or two full terms.

What is the purpose of Article 6 Section 13?

Under Article 6, Section 13 of the state constitution, in the event of a vacancy in the office the governor appoints a person to serve until a successor is either elected or appointed and qualified by law.

Setting the stage for 2022

O'Connor's appointment comes nearly two months after former Attorney General Mike Hunter resigned from office after The Oklahoman questioned him about an extramarital affair with a state employee.

What to expect on McGirt issues

While in office, O'Connor will tackle some of the state's most pressing issues, including navigating Oklahoma through the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark McGirt decision regarding crimes on Indian land.

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Overview

The Attorney General of Oklahoma is the State Attorney General for the state of Oklahoma. The attorney general serves as the chief legal and law enforcement officer of the State of Oklahoma and head of the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General. The attorney general is responsible for providing legal advice to the other departments and agencies of the executive branch, legislative branch and j…

Election

The state attorney general is elected directly by the people of Oklahoma. Elections for the office are held on a four-year basis. In the event of a tie between two or more candidates, the Oklahoma Legislature, by joint ballot, chooses one of the candidates.
According to Article V of the Oklahoma Constitutionrequire, persons running for the office must be a citizen of the state, a resident of the United States for ten years, and at least thirty-one years o…

Powers and responsibilities

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of Oklahoma. The Attorney General's duties include the following:
• Providing legal advice and representation in court for the Governor and the state government in general
• Providing legal advice, official opinions, to the Governor and members of the Legislature

Relationship with Governor

Though the Governor of Oklahoma and Attorney General are elected at the same time, each is directly elected. Since both are directly chosen by the voters, the relationship between the offices can vary based on the individuals who hold the offices; this can become evident when the Governor and the Attorney General are of different parties, which has become more frequent since Republicans have been making gains in statewide elections. Democratic Attorney General Charle…

Relations with District Attorneys

Though the Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the State, the State's several District Attorneys (which are the primary local prosecutors of the State) are directly elected and not under the control of the Attorney General. The State is divided into 27 judicial districts, each with one District Attorney. The main purpose of the District Attorney is the prosecution of all criminal actions that occur in their district as well as representing the State in all civil actions ari…

Oath

"I, ........., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, and that I will not, knowingly, receive, directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing, for the performance or nonperformance of any act or duty pertaining to my office, other than the compensation allowed by law; I further swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge my duties as Attorney General of …

External links

• Oklahoma Attorney General official website
• Oklahoma Statutes at Law.Justia.com
• U.S. Supreme Court Opinions - "Cases with title containing: State of Oklahoma" at FindLaw
• Oklahoma Bar Association

Current Officeholder

  • John O'Connor was appointed as the state's attorney general by Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) on July 23, 2021, to succeed Mike Hunter(R). He was sworn in the same day.
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Authority

  • The office of the Oklahoma Attorney General is established in Article VI, Section 1 of the Oklahoma Constitution. Article VI, Section 1:
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Qualifications

  • Article VI, Section 3 of the Oklahoma Constitutionestablishes the qualifications of the office: 1. a citizen of the United States. 2. at least 31 years old. 3. a qualified elector of Oklahoma for the 10 preceding years.
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Elections

  • The Attorney General of Oklahoma is elected every four years in midterm election years (e.g. - 2018, 2022, 2026, 2030, etc.).
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Vacancies

  • Under Article 6, Section 13 of the state constitution, in the event of a vacancy in the office the governorappoints a person to serve until a successor is either elected or appointed and qualified by law.
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Divisions

  • As of January 11, 2021, divisions within the Attorney General's Office included: 1. Criminal Appeals 2. Criminal Justice 3. Fraud Prevention and Prosecution Division 4. Legal Services 5. Litigation 6. Public Protection 7. Solicitor General
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Historical Officeholders

  • Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Attorney General of Oklahoma has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any a…
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Recent News

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Contact Information

  • Office of the Attorney General 313 NE 21st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: 405-521-3921 Fax:405-521-6246
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