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
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, Chap. 37-1801 et seq.: Dispute Resolution Act
- Oklahoma Statutes Chapter 37 Appendix: Rules and Procedures for the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, Chap. 38-1821 et seq.: District Court Mediation Act
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, Chap. 38A-1831, et. seq: Choice in Mediation Act
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, 38B-1851, et. seq: Uniform Arbitration Act
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, 43-107.3: Proceedings for Disposition of Children
Statewide Court ADR Rules and Policies
State Office of Court ADR:
- No full-time state court ADR office.
Statutes
Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990
U.S. Congress. Dec. 1, 1990; amended Dec. 9, 2001Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: With this bill, each United States district court is required to develop a civil justice expense and delay reduction plan. As part of this plan, the act authorizes district courts to refer appropriate cases to designated ADR programs. The act also re...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998
U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Law Revision Counsel. United States Code, Oct. 1, 1998Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This act authorizes each United States District Court to require litigants in all civil cases to consider the use of ADR process. It provides the framework by which each district court should promulgate procedures and rules regarding the ADR process ...
Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, 38B-1851, et. seq: Uniform Arbitration Act
Oklahoma Legislature. Jan. 1, 2006Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: Oklahoma's Uniform Arbitration Act governs alll agreements to arbitrate. The Act covers the appointment of arbitrators, the arbitration process, the role of the arbitrator and arbitrator immunity, and rewards. ...
Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, Chap. 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 Statutes Title 12, Chap. 38-1821 et seq.: 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 Statutes Title 43, 43-107.3: Proceedings for Disposition of Children
Oklahoma Legislature. Nov. 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 Statutes Chapter 37 Appendix: Rules and Procedures for the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act
Oklahoma Legislature. 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...
Oklahoma Statutes Title 12, Chap. 37-1801 et seq.: Dispute Resolution Act
Oklahoma Legislature. Jan. 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 Supreme Court Rules 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...
Reports
ADR in the Federal District Courts: An Initial Report
Stienstra, Donna. Nov. 1, 2011Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report describes the use of ADR in the federal courts. Twelve years after the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act required federal courts to provide ADR services for all civil cases, every federal district court has authorized at least one form o...
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...
Effectiveness of Access and Visitation Grant Programs
Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Oct. 1, 2002Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report is based on 254 cases from five states and analyzes the "extent to which the Access and Visitation Grants increased access rights, visitation, and child support payment compliance" (p.1) of noncustodial parents. Two sets of analysis - one...
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....
An Evaluation of Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation Under the Civil Justice Reform Act
Kakalik, James S.. Jan. 1, 1996Resource Type: Study
Resource Type: Mediation Efficacy Study
Abstract: Examines the implementation, costs, and effects of mediation and early neutral evaluation programs for civil cases in six federal district courts with CRJA pilot programs. The districts studied were: California (Southern), New York (Eastern), New Yor...
Contacts
Heartland Mediators Association
Resource Type: Organization
Abstract: This is a not-for-profit organization for mediators in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and surrounding states. According to their web site, "The Association advocates for and provides education pertaining to mediation; provides a network for information; ...
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...