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Judge says courthouse likely closed Dec. 24; commissioners approve contingency measures

Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners · November 18, 2025
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A judge told the board that state and county holidays would leave judges, bailiffs and other court staff absent on Dec. 24, so commissioners approved a closure with contingency arrangements to ensure victim protection orders and emergency matters can be handled by duty judges and law enforcement.

A judge told Oklahoma County commissioners that scheduling and staffing constraints tied to a state holiday and county holiday would leave the courthouse short-staffed on Dec. 24 and create challenges for keeping court services open.

Judge Ogden said judges, bailiffs, court porters, public…

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