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# Arlene Johnson

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
- State: Oklahoma
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma, 2005-present
- Joined the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on February 18, 2005 by Governor Brad Henry to fill the unexpired term of Justice Rita Strubhar
- held the role of judicial law clerk to Judge Tom Brett of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (1973–1976)
- She held the role of a judge in District 4 of the court OCCA

### Education

- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — J.D.

### Additional information

- She was retained by voters in 2006 and 2012 and retired effective August 1, 2017.
- Distinguished jurist on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, serving from 2005 until her retirement in 2017, with a career spanning public service, law enforcement, and legal academia
- Appointed to the court on February 18, 2005, by Democratic Governor Brad Henry.
- Practitioner, 2004-2004
- prof, 2004-2004
- She also obtained an FBI Commendation for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest in 1998
- Johnson received the U.S. Attorney General’s John Marshall Award for Outstanding Legal Achievement in 1998 for her work on the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing case.
- Born September 1, 1940 in Ramsey, Minnesota, Johnson obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Oklahoma in 1964 and a J.D. in 1971 from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
- Judge Johnson was known for her legal scholarship, having held the role of an adjunct professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### remote proceedings

Scope: statewide

Oklahoma Rule 34 authorizes videoconferencing in District Courts, subject to the presiding judge's discretion and case-specific limitations.

Evidence excerpt: The Supreme Court hereby authorizes and approves the use of videoconferencing in the District Courts of Oklahoma, as set forth in the following general provisions.

[Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote exhibits

Scope: statewide

Oklahoma Rule 34 permits documents and exhibits used in videoconference proceedings to be transmitted electronically, with original exhibits transferred after the proceeding unless the judge orders otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: Any pleading, other document, or exhibit used in a proceeding conducted by videoconferencing may be transmitted between the court's location and any remote site by electronic means, including, but not limited to, facsimile, scan, or email.

[Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote witness notice

Scope: statewide

For Oklahoma district-court videoconference witness testimony, Rule 34 generally requires a notice of intent 30 days before the proceeding and allows objections within 10 days, subject to judicial discretion.

Evidence excerpt: A proponent of a witness via videoconferencing technology at any hearing or trial shall file and serve on the opposing party a notice of intent to present testimony by videoconferencing technology at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled start of such proceeding.

[Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### courtroom electronic devices

Scope: statewide

Oklahoma's uniform civil jury instruction directs jurors not to use electronic devices while court is in session and prohibits texting, posting, blogging, or broadcasting about the trial.

Evidence excerpt: At this time, turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices. Do not use any electronic devices while court is in session in this case.

[Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5413/arlene-johnson/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5413/arlene-johnson/)
- [Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5413/arlene-johnson/)
- [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384)
- [Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5413/arlene-johnson/)
- [Arlene Johnson - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Arlene_Johnson)

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