Court Opinion

ID: 9821247
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-09-01 07:55:43.690224+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:38:42.801346
License: Public Domain

LEWIS, J:
Specially Concurs.
1 What troubles me the most about this case and its history is that I am no longer surprised that the Oklahoma Supreme Court would entertain an extraordinary writ in a criminal case, This Court's authority is clearly spelled out by law. ~
T2 The Oklahoma Constitution and relevant Oklahoma statutes grant this Court exclusive jurisdiction over criminal matters. The Oklszhoma Supreme Court does not have the authority in criminal cases to determine which court rules apply in criminal cases.
{3 This. might be a matter, in my opinion, where the legislature should become involved and reaffirm this Court's exclusive appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters.