Deciding cases is only one of the Supreme Court's functions. The Court is also responsible for administering the state's entire judicial system. The Court establishes rules of operation for all other courts in the state. The Supreme Court formulates the rules for practice of law, which govern the conduct of all attorneys, and it administers discipline in appropriate cases. Additionally, many of the Justices make personal appearances to speak to members of the Bar, civic clubs, and educational groups. These appearances are made in an attempt to help all citizens understand the Court's workings and to inform them of the decision-making process. The Justices are also called upon to administer official oaths of office to public officials.

Pursuant to the Okla. Const., art. 7, §1, 2, the Court selects from its members a Chief Justice and a Vice Chief Justice. The Court selects a new Chief Justice every two years. The Chief Justice, who is the first among equals, presides at all court sessions, and chairs the state judicial conference. Together with the other members of the Court, the Chief Justice administers the judicial branch of state government and represents the Court and the judicial system in public appearances. The Vice Chief Justice's term of office is coextensive with that of the Chief Justice.
 

Chief Judge David Russell of the United States District Court, Western District, presides over a Naturalization Ceremony on the south steps of the State Capitol in conjunction with the Supreme Court's sponsorship of Law Day/History Day.

Members of the Oklahoma judiciary and their staff are governed by very strict rules of ethical conduct called the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judicial officers are charged with maintaining the integrity and independence of the judiciary. No Justice or Judge may lend the prestige of the office to advance any private interest. They must refrain from participation in political activities. They may not hold offices in political organizations, make speeches for political organizations or candidates, or solicit funds for a political organization or make, directly or indirectly, contributions to political organizations or candidates. A Justice or Judge on a retention ballot may campaign only if there is active opposition to retention. Members of the judiciary may not personally raise money to counter such opposition. Instead, a committee must be formed to solicit and manage campaign monies. All members of the judiciary must not only avoid actual impropriety, they must avoid even its appearance in all of their activities. They are required to regulate extra-judicial activities in order to minimize any possible conflict of interest with the exercise of judicial duties.