Former Judge Mike McGivern and Attorney Bob Burke argued on behalf of the Court of Existing Claims, and asked the Supreme Court to appoint Judge Margaret Bomhoff as a special judge to preside over the CEC as a temporary measure until the legislature later authorizes a judge for the CEC.

In the alternative, they requested that the Supreme Court declare that Judge Bomhoff is a state officer who, according to Art. 23, Sec. 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution, shall continue to serve until her successor is duly qualified.

WITHOUT A JUDGE, none of the orders under the old law of either the Workers’ Comp Court or the CEC can be enforced.

Watch for Part III