The Court of Criminal Appeals

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest court in the State of Oklahoma with appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases. It is the state court of last resort in criminal matters. The Court derives its origin and jurisdiction from the state constitution, which was formulated by the constitutional convention and submitted to and adopted by the people of Oklahoma at the first election, held on September 17, 1907.

From left Judge Charles Johnson, Judge Arlene Johnson, Presiding Judge Charles Chapel, Vice-Presiding Judge Gary Lumpkin, and Judge David Lewis.

Click OCCA Online to access the Court of Criminal Appeals information server. This service provides access to the dockets and opinions of the Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as other information, such as a current copy of rules and uniform jury instructions.

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