Oklahoma
Summary
Authority for Court ADR Derives from:
State Courts
- Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act
- Oklahoma District Court Mediation Act
- Oklahoma Statute 43-107.3: Proceedings for Disposition of Children
Federal Courts
State Office of Court ADR:
- No full-time state court ADR office.
Court ADR Processes Available:
Appellate
- Settlement Conference
Bankruptcy
- Settlement Conference
Child Custody & Visitation
- Mediation
Civil
- Mediation
- Settlement Conference
Community/Neighborhood
- Mediation
Division of Property
- Mediation
Worker's Compensation
- Mediation
Funding Sources that Support Court ADR:
- Party Fees
- Court Filing Fees
Additional Information
Although Oklahoma has no statewide office for court ADR, the state does oversee a network of community mediation centers.
Statutes
Oklahoma Statute 38A-1831, et seq: Choice in Mediation Act
Oklahoma Legislature. Effective 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. November 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
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma Rule 9019-2 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. December 1, 2009Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule states that the court may order a settlement conference for disputing parties on its own motion or that of the parties as well as assign a judge to conduct the conference. The rule addresses conference scheduling and confidentiality and sta...
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma Rule 9019-2 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. October 15, 2007; amended December 1, 2009Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: Under this rule, the court may order a settlement conference at any time, either upon its own initiative or at the request of any of the parties. The rule outlines procedures for selection of a settlement judge, and also provides requirements regardi...
7th Judicial District Court of Oklahoma Rule 51 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
7th Judicial District Court of Oklahoma. May 15, 2007Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule states that it is district policy to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures. Under the rule, the court may refer any civil case for mediation, either on its own motion or by agreement of the parties. A list of qualif...
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma LCvR 16.2 - Settlement Conferences
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. February 20, 2006; amended December 1, 2009Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule requires that all civil cases on a trial docket be automatically set to a settlement conference in order to have an informal discussion about the case and attempt to resolve the issue before trial. Settlement judges shall preside over the c...
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma - LCvR 16.2 Settlement Conferences
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. March 2, 2005; effective as of February 20, 2013Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule requires that all civil cases on a trial docket be automatically set to a settlement conference in order to have an informal discussion about the case and attempt to resolve the issue before trial. Settlement judges shall preside over the c...
14th Judicial District Court of Oklahoma Rule CV 16 - Settlement Conferences
14th Judicial District Court of Oklahoma . February 1, 2003Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: The court will set a case for settlement conference or mediation on joint request of the parties. Joint application forms available from the judges' minute clerks should be completed and returned to the assigned judge's minute clerk. The mediation or...
Oklahoma and Canadian Counties, Oklahoma, Administrative District Rule 51 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
7th and 26th Administrative Districts of Oklahoma: Oklahoma and Canadian Counties. Effective May 1, 2000Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: Under this rule, any civil case may be referred to mediation by the court, either on the court's motion or by agreement of the parties. A referral may be made at any time. A list of mediators shall be available from the court administrator's office. ...
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma Rule 7016 - Pretrial Procedure: Scheduling Conferences, Settlement Conferences and Alternative Dispute Resolution
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Effective February 2, 1998Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule discusses pretrial procedures in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Conference scheduling and preparation are addressed, as well as final pretrial orders and sanctions for failure to appear. Section (f) of this ...
Oklahoma Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1.250-1.253: Rules for Appellate Settlement Conference Program
Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Adopted January 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
Adopted April 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. April 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. April 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. April 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. 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 . 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
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. 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...