Oklahoma
Summary
The following summarizes statewide court ADR rules and policies. For ADR in a local jurisdiction, see the local court’s website.
Note: This is a summary of state court ADR in Okalhoma. Authority for federal court ADR is found in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. Information on federal court ADR rules and procedures can be found on each court’s website. Any studies or evaluations involving federal court ADR in Oklahoma can be found in RSI’s Research Library and in Reports below.
State Legislation
State Office of Court ADR:
- No full-time state court ADR office.
Statutes
Oklahoma Statute 38A-1831, et seq: Choice in Mediation Act
Oklahoma Legislature. Nov. 1, 2002Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This statute authorizes "any county, municipality, accredited law school, school district, board, commission, department, or agency" of Oklahoma to create programs to provide or refer cases to mediation. These programs are not required to operate und...
Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act
Oklahoma Legislature. Nov. 1, 1998Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This statute authorizes courts to refer parties to mediation for any civil case, including any domestic relations case. The statute also sets basic guidelines for mediation proceedings, as well as mediator qualifications....
Oklahoma Statute 43-107.3: Proceedings for Disposition of Children
Oklahoma Legislature. Enacted November 1, 1997; amended November 1, 2006Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: For divorce cases that involve property, separate maintenance or custody disputes, this section allows the court to refer parties to mediation as long as there are no allegations of domestic violence or child abuse. This exception can be overruled, h...
Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act
Oklahoma Legislature. July 1, 1983; amended January 24, 2006Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This chapter authorizes counties, municipalities, accredited law schools or agencies of the state to establish mediation programs, and directs the Administrative Director of the Courts to administer and supervise these programs. The chapter also crea...
Rules
Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1.250-1.253: Rules for Appellate Settlement Conference Program
Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Jan. 1, 1997Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: Under these rules, a case may be invited to undergo a settlement conference at the discretion of the court and with agreement from all litigants. The rules outline procedures for selection of cases, scheduling of conferences, and filing of conference...
Rules and Procedures for the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act
Apr. 8, 1989Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: The Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act authorizes counties, municipalities, accredited law schools or agencies of the state to establish mediation programs, and directs the Administrative Director of the Courts to administer and supervise these programs...
Reports
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 2009 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst. Apr. 16, 2010Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation (Early Settlement) centers and 12 mediation programs developed by state agencies. In fiscal year 2009, 6...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 2008 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst. Apr. 17, 2009Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation (Early Settlement) centers and 12 mediation programs developed by state agencies. In fiscal year 2008, 5...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 2007 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst. Apr. 18, 2008Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation (Early Settlement) centers and 12 mediation programs developed by state agencies. In fiscal year 2007, 5...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 2006 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst. Jan. 1, 2006Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation (Early Settlement) centers and 11 mediation programs developed by state. In fiscal year 2006, 7,968 case...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 2005 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst . Jan. 1, 2005Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation (Early Settlement) centers and 11 mediation programs developed by state agencies. In fiscal year 2005, 6...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System 1999 Annual Report
Jan. 1, 1999Resource Type: Report
Abstract: The annual report for 1999 describes and evaluates the ADR System in Oklahoma. The system is made up of community-based mediation centers and state agency programs and is administered by the Administrative Director of the Courts through the ADR Syst...
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System: 1998 Annual Report
Tate, Sue Darst. Jan. 1, 1998Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Alternative Dispute Resolution System in Oklahoma, which is made up of 12 community-based mediation centers and 10 mediation programs developed by state agencies....
Contacts
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System
Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System.Resource Type: Organization
Abstract: The Oklahoma Alternative Dispute Resolution System was authorized in 1983 and "is currently made up of twelve community-based mediation centers (Early Settlement) and eleven programs developed by state agencies." Early Settlement programs exist in al...