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Title 12. Civil Procedure (STOKST12) Search
Chapter 1 - Preliminary Provisions
§ 2. Common Law to Remain in Force in Aid of General Statutes
Chapter 1A - Class Actions
Chapter 1B - Professional Negligence
§ 19.1. Professional Negligence Action - Expert Opinion Affidavit Requirements - Exemption
Chapter 1C - Unenforceability of Certain Rulings and Contracts
§ 20. Void Rulings, Decisions, Contracts, and Contractual Provisions - Exceptions
Chapter 2 - General Provisions
Clerk - Records
§ 22. District Court Clerk Shall Keep Certain Records
§ 24. Journal Record - Instruments to be Entered - Microfilm, Disk, Other Medium
§ 27. Clerk May Receive the Judgment and Costs when There is No Execution Outstanding
§ 28. Clerks to Issue Writs and Orders - Preparation
§ 29. Clerks to File and Preserve Papers
§ 30. Each Case to be Kept Separate
§ 31. Endorsement of Filed Papers
§ 31.1. Authorization to Remove Records or Case Files - Rules for Removal
§ 32. Entry on Return of Summons
§ 32.1A. Display of Court Records Online
§ 34. Applicability to Clerk of All Courts of Record
§ 35.1. Duties of Court Clerk - Processing of Passports
§ 39. Specific Charges Not To Be Posted on Court-Controlled Website
Sheriff - Process
§ 52. Appointment of Person to Serve Process or Order - Power of Server - Fees
§ 55. Failure of Judge to Attend Court - Sheriff Powers
Bonds - Sureties
§ 61. Ministerial Officer to Require Justification of Surety
§ 64. Authority of Officer to Take Affidavits Regarding Value of Real Estate
§ 66. Bonds - State of Oklahoma
§ 68. Appearance Bond - Right to Enforce
Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 71. Authorization of Deputy to Perform Official Duties
§ 72. Affirmation to Have the Same Effect of Taking an Oath
§ 74. Meeting of Justices to Revise General Rules
§ 75. Publications and Notices Regarding Patent Outsides or Insides
§ 77. Judgment Not Precluding Action on Same Security for Another Delinquency
§ 78. Court to Disregard Insignificant Errors
§ 81. Payments into Court for Minor or Incompetent Person - Payment to Trustees
Oklahoma Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act of 2022
Appendix - Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma
§ Rule 1. Effect of Code on Pending Actions
§ Rule 2. Service and Proof of Service
§ Rule 2.1. Electronic Filing, Service, and Signature
§ Rule 3. Objections to Service and Venue
§ Rule 4.1. Time to Assert Various Claims
§ Rule 5. Pretrial Proceedings
§ Rule 6. Voir Dire Examination
§ Rule 7. Motions to Confirm Sales
§ Rule 8. Divorce, Separate Maintenance and Annulment Cases - Waivers
§ Rule 8.1. Payment of Certain Fees and Costs Through Office of Court Clerk
§ Rule 8.2. Decrees, Orders or Judgments Affecting Indian Children - Compliance with Certain Laws
§ Rule 8.3. Indirect Contempt for Failure to Pay Child Support - Purge Fee
§ Rule 10. Notice of Taking Default Judgment
§ Rule 11. Judges, Uniformity of Rulings
§ Rule 15. Disqualification of Judges in Civil and Criminal Cases
§ Rule 16. Default Judgment Against Defendant Served Solely by Publication
§ Rule 17. Motion for New Trial
§ Rule 18. Parole Revocation - Juveniles
§ Rule 19. Vacation of Final Judgment
§ Rule 21. Notice Form for Condemnation Cases
§ Rule 23. Orders of Attachment
§ Rule 24. Legislative Continuances
§ Rule 26. Transcripts in Criminal Cases
§ Rule 27. Matters Taken Under Advisement
§ Rule 28. Instructing As to Issues of Fact
§ Rule 29. Indigent Defendant in Civil Contempt Action - Right to Counsel - Attorney Fees
§ Rule 30. Standard for Recognition of Judicial Proceedings in Tribal Faith and Credit
§ Rule 31. Guidelines for Filers
§ Rule 32. Juror Questionnaires
§ Rule 33. Limited Scope Representation
§ Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
§ 92. Commencement of Civil Actions
§ 93. Limitation of Real Actions
§ 94. Person with Legal Disability May Bring His Action within Two Years after Disability is Removed
§ 95. Limitation of Other Actions
§ 96. Person Under Legal Disability - Exceptions
§ 98. Absence or Flight of Defendant - Effect of Other Laws
§ 100. Limitation of New Action after Reversal or Failure Otherwise than on Merits
§ 101. Contract Based Case - Payment in Part
§ 102. When Right of Action Barred, it is Unavailable as Cause of Action or Ground of Defense
Uniform Statute of Limitation on Foreign Claims Act
§ 104. Claims Arising Outside State - Claim Defined
§ 110. Injury Occurring During Fifth Year after Substantial Completion
§ 111. Period for Bringing Actions Not Extended
Chapter 4 - Domicile of Business Concerns
Chapter 5 - Venue
§ 130. Venue - Civil Actions Brought Pursuant to the Affordable Access to Health Care Act
§ 131. Actions Brought where Subject Located
§ 133. Certain Causes Required to be Brought in the County Where Cause or Some Part Thereof Arose
§ 135. Actions Commenced against Transportation or Transmission Companies
§ 136. Action against a Turnpike Road Company
§ 137. Actions Against Foreign Corporations and Nonresidents
§ 139. Venue When Creditor Has Assigned Right
§ 140. Changing the Place of Trial to County with No Objections
§ 140.1. Transfer of Case for Venue - Transmittal of Files and Transcript - Fees
§ 140.3. Stay, Transfer, or Dismissal of an Action Under Forum Non Conveniens
§ 141. Actions for Damages against Operation of Motor Vehicle
§ 142. Action for Collection of Open Accounts or Negotiable Instruments
§ 143. Venue Statutes as Cumulative - Application
Chapter 6 - Commencement of Actions
§ 150. Medical Liability Action - Summons To Be Served Within 180 Days
§ 154. Summons Issued to Any Other County
§ 158.1. Licensure of Private Process Server - Revocation - List of Servers
§ 158.2. Request of Server - Fees
§ 171.1. Effect of Affidavit of Service
§ 177.2. Commencement of Suits to Reopen or Vacate Judgments Ratified by this Act
§ 178. Service on Some of Several Defendants
§ 179. Judgment Not to Bar Those Not Served
§ 181. Record of Judgment in Realty Case
§ 182. Unincorporated Associations and Trusts - Suits against - Service of Process
§ 187. Action Against Nonresident Defendant - Venue
§ 193. Medical Debt - Requirements
Chapter 7 - Parties
§ 244. Renumbered as 10 O.S. § 17.1
Chapter 8 - Pleadings
§ 303. Libel or Slander Action - Sufficiency of Statement
§ 304. Defendant May Prove Truth of Matter Charged as Defamatory
§ 305. Description of Real Property
§ 305.1. Instruments of Record Incorporated by Reference
§ 309. Deposits of Tender of Money
§ 310. Lost or Withheld Pleadings
Chapter 9 - Witnesses
§ 392. Disobedience of Subpoena or Refusal to be Sworn or Answer as a Witness Punishable as Contempt
§ 393. Failure of Witness to Attend in Obedience to a Subpoena
§ 394. Punishment for Contempt - Liability to Party Injured
§ 395. Application for Discharge of Illegal Imprisonment
§ 397. Examination of Imprisoned Person
§ 398. Deposition - Facilities for Taking of Deposition
§ 400. Witness May Demand Fees Each Day
§ 412. Proceeding before Committee or Courts Pertaining to Testimony of Witnesses
§ 413. Oaths - Who May Administer
§ 414. Refusal to Answer Questions a Misdemeanor - Penalty
§ 415. Witness May Not Refuse to Testify on Grounds of Tending to Disgrace
§ 416. Prosecution for Failure to Testify
§ 417. Witness Fees and Mileage
Chapter 10 - Evidence
General Provisions
§ 421. Three Modes of Taking Witness Testimony
§ 422. Definition of Affidavit
Affidavits and Depositions
§ 432. Affidavit - Where and before Whom Taken
Uniform Foreign Depositions Act
Documentary Evidence
Uniform Photographic Copies of Business and Public Records as Evidence Act
Perpetuation of Evidence
Uniform Perpetuation of Testimony Act
Chapter 11 - Trial
General Provisions
§ 556. Trial of Issues of Law and Fact
§ 556.1. Consistency of Juries in Civil Actions - Trial Without Jury in Certain Cases
§ 557. Other Issues of Fact Tried by Court
Jury Trials
§ 571. General Mode of Summoning Jury
§ 572. Challenging Jurors - Causes
§ 574. Vacancies Filled before Further Challenges Made
§ 575.1. Selection of Jury in Discretion of Court - Manner
§ 577.1. Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions - Institution of
§ 577.2. Use of Instructions - Requests - Copies
§ 577.4. Tax Consequences of Award for Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions
§ 578. Exceptions to Instructions - Copies to Parties
§ 579. View of Property by Jury
§ 580. Jury May Decide in Court or Retire for Deliberation
§ 581. Duty Not to Converse and Not to Form or Express an Opinion on Any Subject of the Trial
§ 582. Request for Information after Retirement
§ 583. When Jury May be Discharged
§ 584. Cause May be Tried Again
§ 587. General or Special Verdict
§ 588. General Verdict and Particular Findings
§ 589. Special Findings Inconsistent with General Verdict - Which Controls
§ 590. Amount of Recovery to be Assessed by Jury
§ 591. Waiver of Trial by Jury
Trial by Court or Referee
§ 611. Statement of Findings and Conclusions of Law
§ 612. Issues of Fact or Law May be Referred upon Consent
§ 613. Reference of Issues without Consent
§ 614. Manner of Trial before Referees
§ 615. Appointment of Referees in Case of Disagreement
§ 616. Duty of Referees to Sign Exceptions and Return with Report
§ 619. Compensation of Referee
§ 620. Actions Referred to Referee - Written Report
§ 621. Notice of Filing of Report
§ 624. Manner of Taking Appeal
Exceptions
§ 630. Exceptions - How Taken to Action of Court
§ 631. Definition of Exception
§ 636. Exception Regarded Unless Material and Prejudicial
§ 637. Withdrawal of Exceptions
New Trials
§ 651. New Trial - Definition - Causes for
§ 653. Time for Filing Application for New Trial
§ 654. Making of Application - Affidavits
§ 661. Rate of Damages Recoverable
§ 662. Applicable Provisions Respecting Jury Trials
§ 663. Procedure for Trial Docket
§ 664. Copy of Trial Docket for Use of the Bar
§ 666. When Actions Become Triable
§ 668. Procedure for Motion for Continuance
Chapter 12 - Judgment
§ 683. Dismissal without Prejudice
§ 684. Dismissal before Trial Commenced without Court Order
§ 684.1. Dismissal of Medical Liability Action Pursuant to the Affordable Access to Health Care Act
§ 686. Mortgage Foreclosure - Deficiency Judgments
§ 687. Judgment Rendered for Conveyance, Release or Acquittance - Execution of Judgment
§ 688. Taking of Account, Proof, or Assessment of Damages
§ 689. Person Indebted May Confess Judgment
§ 696.3. Judgments, Decrees and Appealable Orders That are Filed Should Contain the Following
§ 696.4. Provision for Costs, Attorney Fees, and Interest
§ 698. Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict - New Trial in Lieu of Judgment
§ 704. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 32.1 by Laws 1972, HB 1602, c. 119, § 5, emerg. eff. March 31, 1972
§ 705. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 32.2 by Laws 1972, HB 1602, c. 119, § 5, emerg. eff. March 31, 1972
§ 706. Judgments as Liens - Filing - Execution
§ 706.2. Lien of Judgment on Appeal Ceases Upon Deposit of Sufficient Sum to Cover Judgment
§ 706.3. Additional Cash Where Deposit Insufficient
§ 707. Notice to the Attorney General
§ 708. Form and Proof of Notice
Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act
Foreign Defamation Judgments
§ 718A. Recognition of Foreign Defamation Judgments
Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act
§ 718.3. Applicability of Act - Burden of Establishing Applicability to Particular Judgments
§ 718.5. Personal Jurisdiction
§ 718.6. Procedure for Raising Recognition Issue
§ 718.7. Force and Effect of Recognition of Judgment
§ 718.9. Time Period Within Which Action to Recognize Foreign-country Judgment Must be Commenced
§ 718.10. Uniformity of Interpretation
§ 718.12. Actions to Which Act Applies
Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act
§ 721. Filing and Status of Foreign Judgments
§ 726. Uniformity of Interpretation
Interest on Judgments of Courts of Record
Judgments of Tribal Courts
§ 728. Standards Extending Full Faith and Credit to Records and Proceedings
§ 729. Force and Effect of Judgment, Decree or Appealable Order
Oklahoma Uniform Foreign-Money Claims Act
§ 729.4. Effect of Act May be Varied by Agreement
§ 729.5. Proper Money of Claim for Payment
§ 729.6. Measurement of Foreign Money
§ 729.7. Claim Asserted Regarding Foreign Money
§ 729.8. Judgment Involving Foreign-Money
§ 729.9. Prevailing Rate of Exchange
§ 729.12. Computations - Enforcement of Provisional Remedies
§ 729.13. Amendment of Judgment to Convert Foreign Money
§ 729.14. Unless Displaced, Principles of Law and Equity Supplement
§ 729.15. Applicability of Act
§ 729.16. Application and Construction to Effectuate General Purpose
Chapter 13 - Limitation of Actions
In General
§ 732. Three Kinds of Executions
§ 733. Nonexempt Property Subject to Payment of Debts and Liable to Be Taken on Execution and Sold
§ 734. Property Bound from the Time Seized in Execution
§ 735. Must Be Issued within Five Years or Judgment Becomes Dormant - Inapplicable to Municipalities
§ 736. Writ of Execution against Judgment Debtor's Property
Levy and Proceedings
§ 751. Levy on Goods and Chattels when No Goods and Chattels Can Be Found by the Executing Officer
§ 752. Attachments and Executions, Who Levied by
§ 753. Same Void When Issued to or Levied Otherwise
§ 755. Levying Property Claimed by Any Person Other Than the Defendant
§ 756. Sheriff to Redeliver to Defendant in Certain Circumstances - Undertaking
§ 757. Written Notice of Sale - Filing - Bid Acceptance - Online Auction
§ 758. Property Insufficient to Satisfy Judgment
§ 759. Filing and Indexing of Execution - Appraisement of Property
§ 761. Receiver of Form to Deposit Copy with Clerk and Advertise and Sell Property
§ 762. Property Not to Be Sold for Less Than Two-Thirds of Value Sufficient to Satisfy Judgment
§ 763. Certain Property Sold without Valuation
§ 764. Notice of Sale of Realty
§ 765. Confirmation of Sale - Deposit of Purchase Money with Court Clerk
§ 766. Sale by Sheriff - Deed - Title
§ 767. Advancement of Money for Fees of the Printer for Publishing Notice
§ 768. Demand to Benefiting Party of Fees
§ 769. Place of Sale - Online Auction - Officers or Appraisers Not to Purchase
§ 770. Other Executions Issued to Sell Levied Property
§ 771. Cases with Two or More Executions
§ 772. Validity of Deed by Successor of Officer Making Sale
§ 773. Payment of Surplus Money to Defendant in Execution
§ 774. Judgment to Be Reversed at Any Time
§ 775. State as Plaintiff - Execution Sale
Duration of Levy - Return - Sureties
§ 801. Judgment Lien on Realty - Reappraisal
§ 802. Return of Writ to Court
Neglect by Officer - Liability
§ 812. Actions When Clerk of Court Neglects or Refuses Payment - Notice
§ 814. Execution to Sheriff of Another County
§ 816. No Forwarding of Execution Money unless Instructed by Plaintiff
§ 817. Officers May Be Made Parties to Judgments - Property of Officer to Satisfy Execution
Contribution
§ 831. Compelling of Contribution from Joint Debtors or Sureties
§ 832. Joint Tort-Feasors - Contribution - Indemnity - Exemptions
§ 832 .1. Manufacturer's Duty to Indemnify Seller Against Products Liability Actions
Equitable Interests, Discovery of Assets, Garnishment, and Receivership
§ 841. Property, Equitable Interests Subject to Execution
§ 842. Debtor's Appearance and Disclosure of Assets - Injunction
§ 846. Payment of Execution by Debtor of Defendant
§ 848. Evidence on Inquiry - Witnesses
§ 849. Examination under Oath - Answer by Corporation
§ 852. Appointment of Receiver of Property of Judgment Debtor - Order to Forbid Transfer of Property
§ 853. Equitable Interests in Property of Judgment Debtor to Be Sold
§ 854. Sheriff as Appointed Receiver - Liability on Official Bond
§ 855. Property, Effects and Rights of Receiver
§ 856. Order for Delivery to Receiver
§ 858. Order for Reference to Referee
§ 859. Punishment for Contempt for Disobeying Judge
§ 860. Form, Service and Filing of Orders
Shares of Stock
Miscellaneous
§ 901. When the Execution is for the Delivery of Possession of Property - Requirements
§ 903. Execution Shall Conform to Judgment or Order of Court - Satisfaction of Debt
§ 909. Filing to Be without Charge
Chapter 14 - Costs
§ 921.1. Allocation of Funds from the Legal Services Revolving Fund
§ 926. Recovery of Costs Where Defendant Disclaims Having Title or Interest in Property
§ 927. Costs Taxed and Paid at the Court's Discretion
§ 929. Costs Allowed to Defendant
§ 930. Court May Award, Tax and Apportion Costs Between Parties
§ 935. Deposit Insufficient - Apportionment to Claimants
§ 936. Action on Open Account - Attorney's Fee as Costs
§ 937. Attorney Fees Taxed as Costs in Actions to Collect on Checks
§ 938. Attorney Fees Taxed as Costs in Certain Actions Relating to Public Utilities
§ 939. Attorney Fees Taxed as Costs in Actions for Breach of an Express Warranty
§ 941. Actions by State Agencies - Attorney Fees
§ 942. Costs the Court Judge May Award
Chapter 15 - Appeal and Error
§ 951. Judgment by Court Inferior in Jurisdiction to District Court
§ 952. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
§ 975. Judgment or Final Order Reversed on Appeal
§ 978. Recovery of Costs When Judgment or Final Order is Reversed
§ 978.1. Recovery of Costs for Review of Certain Interlocutory Orders on Appeal or on Certiorari
§ 979. Mistake, Neglect or Omission of Clerk
§ 980. Writs of Error and Certiorari Abolished
§ 984. Applicability of Provisions
§ 985. Executors, Administrators and Guardians Who Give Bond Not Required to Give Undertaking
§ 990A. Appeal to Supreme Court of Oklahoma - Filing of Petition - Rules - Procedure - Dismissal
§ 990.1. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
§ 990.2. Post-Trial Motions - Matters Taken Under Advisement - Costs, Attorney Fees, and Interest
§ 990.4. Stay of Enforcement of Judgment, Decree, or Final Order
§ 991. Right to Perfect Appeal to Supreme Court without Filing Motion for New Trial - Exemption
§ 992. Errors in Perfecting Appeal Must Be Raised Promptly - Waiver of Defect or Error
§ 993. Appeals from Certain Interlocutory Orders - Undertaking
§ 994. Procedure When There is More Than One Claim or Party - Final Judgment
§ 994.2. Recovery of Certain Payments and Costs - Computation
§ 995. Dismissal of Frivolous Appeals - Sanctions
§ 1006. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 994 by Laws 1993, HB 1468, c. 351, § 30, eff. October 1, 1993
Appendix 1 - Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules
Part I. Rules of General Application
§ RULE 1.1. TITLE, CITATION, SCOPE, EFFECTIVE DATE OF RULES AND UNSETTLED PROCEDURE
§ RULE 1.2. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES AND ORDERS
§ RULE 1.3. COMPUTATION OF TIME
§ RULE 1.4. SUPREME COURT CLERK, FILINGS, MAILING, COPIES, AND NOTICE TO PARTIES
§ RULE 1.5. APPEARANCE, WITHDRAWAL, AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
§ RULE 1.7. CORRECTIONS OF FILED DOCUMENTS
§ RULE 1.8. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT
§ RULE 1.11. FORM AND CONTENT OF BRIEFS
§ RULE 1.12. BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE
§ RULE 1.14. TAXATION OF COSTS AND MOTIONS FOR APPEAL RELATED ATTORNEY FEES
§ RULE 1.15. STAY AND SUPERSEDEAS
§ RULE 1.17. CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSIGNMENT, AND FAST TRACK DOCKET
§ RULE 1.18. PRISONER FILINGS, FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS APPEALS AND ORIGINAL ACTIONS
§ RULE 1.19. USE OF CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
Part II. Appeals From Judgment Or Final Order Of The District Court
§ RULE 1.21. COMPUTATION OF TIME FOR COMMENCEMENT OF APPEAL
§ RULE 1.22. POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
§ RULE 1.23. COMMENCEMENT OF APPEAL
§ RULE 1.24. MOTION TO RETAIN APPEAL IN SUPREME COURT
§ RULE 1.25. PETITION IN ERROR AND RESPONSE TO PETITION IN ERROR
§ RULE 1.30. PREPARATION OF NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF TRIAL OR PROCEEDINGS IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPT
§ RULE 1.31. PREPARATION OF STATEMENT IN LIEU OF RECORD ON APPEAL
§ RULE 1.32. CORRECTNESS OF TRANSCRIPT AND AMENDMENT OF RECORD
§ RULE 1.33. FORM AND CONTENTS OF RECORD
§ RULE 1.34. TIME FOR COMPLETION OF RECORD
§ RULE 1.35. FEES FOR ASSEMBLING RECORD AND TRANSCRIBING PROCEEDINGS
§ RULE 1.36. ACCELERATED PROCEDURE FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENTS AND CERTAIN DISMISSALS
§ RULE 1.37. JURISDICTION OF TRIAL COURT WHILE APPEAL IS PENDING AND REMEDIAL WRITS IN AN APPEAL
Part III . Appeals And Certiorari Review From Interlocutory Orders Of The District Court
§ RULE 1.40. DEFINITIONS, RULES APPLICABLE, NEW TRIAL, AND EFFECT OF FAILURE TO APPEAL
Part III(A). Review Of Certified Interlocutory Orders Pursuant To 12 O.S.1991 952, Subdiv. (B)3
§ RULE 1.50. DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED INTERLOCUTORY ORDER
§ RULE 1.51. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
§ RULE 1.53. RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR CERTIORARI TO REVIEW INTERLOCUTORY ORDER
§ RULE 1.56. OTHER RULES APPLICABLE TO CERTIORARI TO REVIEW CERTIFIED INTERLOCUTORY ORDER
Part III(B). Appeals From Orders Granting A New Trial Or Vacating A Judgment And From Orders Dealing With Attachments, Temporary Injunctions, Receivers, And Other Provisional Remedies
§ RULE 1.60. DEFINITION OF INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS APPEALABLE BY RIGHT
§ RULE 1.61. TIME AND MANNER FOR COMMENCING APPEAL
§ RULE 1.62. WHEN APPEAL COMMENCED
§ RULE 1.66. REQUIREMENTS IN APPEALS FROM ORDER REFUSING TO VACATE APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
§ RULE 1.67. OTHER RULES APPLICABLE
Part IV(a). General Provisions Applicable To Other Civil Appeals
§ RULE 1.76. RECORD IN APPEALS FROM TRIBUNALS OTHER THAN THE DISTRICT COURT
§ RULE 1.77. OTHER RULES APPLICABLE
Part IV(b). Appeals From The Corporation Commission
§ RULE 1.85. MODE AND TIME OF APPEAL
§ RULE 1.86. STATE OF OKLAHOMA AS PARTY-APPELLEE
§ RULE 1.87. PETITION IN ERROR AND RESPONSE IN CORPORATION COMMISSION APPEALS
§ RULE 1.88. CERTIFICATION OF TRANSCRIPT BY CHAIRMAN
§ RULE 1.89. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE MAY BE ORDERED AND PREPARATION OF RECORD
Part IV(c). Proceedings To Review A Decision Of The Workers' Compensation Commission or A Decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims
§ RULE 1.100. MODE AND TIME OF COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS
§ RULE 1.101. REQUISITES FOR PETITION FOR REVIEW
§ RULE 1.102. DESIGNATION OF PARTIES
§ RULE 1.103. PETITION FOR REVIEW AND RESPONSE
§ RULE 1.106. AGREED SETTLEMENT PENDING REVIEW
Part IV(d). Appeals From State Board For Property Or Casualty Rates
§ RULE 1.115. MANNER OF APPEALING
§ RULE 1.116. COMMENCING APPEALS
§ RULE 1.117. PETITION IN ERROR AND RESPONSE
Part IV(e). Appeals From The Tax Commission
§ RULE 1.125. MANNER OF APPEALING
§ RULE 1.126. MODE AND TIME OF COMMENCING APPEAL
§ RULE 1.127. WHEN APPEAL DEEMED COMMENCED
§ RULE 1.128. PETITION IN ERROR, RESPONSE, AND PAYMENT OF TAX
Part IV(f). Appeals From The Court Of Tax Review
§ RULE 1.140. MANNER OF APPEALING
§ RULE 1.141. PETITION IN ERROR AND RESPONSE
Part IV(g). Appeals From Banking Board Or Banking Commissioner
§ RULE 1.150. MANNER OF APPEALING
§ RULE 1.152. CONTENT OF PETITION IN ERROR AND RESPONSE
§ RULE 1.154. FORM AND CONTENTS OF RECORD
§ RULE 1.155. TIME FOR COMPLETION OF RECORD AND TRANSMISSION OF RECORD
Part IV(h). Appeals From Ballot Title Prepared By The Attorney General
§ RULE 1.160. TIME AND MANNER OF APPEALING
§ RULE 1.161. CONTENT OF PETITION TO REVIEW
Part V. Appeals Assigned To The Court Of Civil Appeals
§ RULE 1.170. RULES APPLICABLE
§ RULE 1.171. DISPOSITION OF CASES
§ RULE 1.172. FILING, STYLE, CAPTION, NUMBER, AND ASSIGNMENT
§ RULE 1.174. PRESIDING JUDGE AND CONCURRENCE ON DECISION
§ RULE 1.175. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES
§ RULE 1.176. ORAL ARGUMENTS--CONFERENCES
§ RULE 1.177. PETITION FOR REHEARING, RESPONSE, SECOND PETITION FOR REHEARING, AND CHANGE IN OPINION
§ RULE 1.178. REVIEW BY THE SUPREME COURT ON CERTIORARI
§ RULE 1.179. THE PETITION FOR CERTIORARI, ANSWER, AND REPLY
§ RULE 1.180. ORDER GRANTING CERTIORARI AND REVIEW ON CERTIORARI
§ RULE 1.181. DENIAL OF PETITION FOR WRIT
§ RULE 1.182. REHEARING AFTER OPINION ON CERTIORARI
§ RULE 1.183. MANDATE TO TRIAL COURT
§ RULE 1.184. POST-DECISIONAL RELIEF
Part VI. Original Jurisdiction Proceedings Before The Supreme Court
§ RULE 1.190. RULES APPLICABLE
§ RULE 1.191. APPLICATIONS TO ASSUME ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
§ RULE 1.192. EVIDENCE--REFERENCE
§ RULE 1.193. EFFECTIVENESS OF JUDGMENT AND REHEARING
§ RULE 1.194. PROCEEDINGS TO PROTEST OR TO OBJECT TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS
Part VII. Manner And Form Of Opinions In The Appellate Courts
§ RULE 1.200. OPINIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT AND THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS
§ RULE 1.201. SUMMARY DISPOSITION
§ RULE 1.202. AFFIRMANCE BY SUMMARY OPINION
Part VIII. Rules For Appellate Settlement Conference Program
§ RULE 1.250. ORDER FOR APPELLATE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
§ RULE 1.251. PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR APPELLATE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
§ RULE 1.253. COURT-APPROVED FORMS: APPELLATE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Part IX. Expungement of Records
§ RULE 1.260. EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS
§ RULE 1.261. APPLICATION FOR EXPUNGEMENT
§ RULE 1.262. INSPECTION OF EXPUNGED APPELLATE RECORDS
Part X. Appendix of Forms
Part XI. Oklahoma Access To Justice Commission
§ RULE 1.401. THE OKLAHOMA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION
Part XII. Oklahoma Courtroom Interpreters
§ RULE 1.410. Audio Recording of Proceedings with Non-certified Foreign Language Interpreters
Part XIII. Rules for Videoconferencing Pilot Program
Appendix 1A - Rules Creating and Controlling the State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporters
§ App 1A Rule 1. State Board of Examiners of Official Shorthand Reporters
§ App 1A Rule 2. Duties of Board
§ App 1A Rule 3. Examination for Enrollment as Certified or Licensed Shorthand Reporter
§ App 1A Rule 4. Enrollment without Examination
§ App 1A Rule 5. Licensees From Other States
§ App 1A Rule 7. Deposit of Fees - Withdrawals
§ App 1A Rule 8. Metal Seals - Use of Abbreviations - Powers of Certified Reporters
Appendix 2 - Rules of Appellate Procedure in Civil Cases
§ App 2. Superseded by Title 12, Chapter 15, Appendix 1, Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules.
Appendix 3 - Rules on Practice and Procedure in the Court of Appeals and on Certiorari to that Court
§ App 3. Superseded by Title 12, Chapter 15, Appendix 1, Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules.
Chapter 16 - Trial Court Vacation and Modification of Judgments
§ 1031. District Court, Power to Vacate or Modify its Judgments, When
§ 1031.1. Authorization to Correct, Open, Modify or Vacate Judgments - Time - Notice - Costs
§ 1032. Proceedings to be by Motion, When - Time for Motion
§ 1034. Decision upon the Grounds to Vacate or Modify a Judgment or Order
§ 1036. Obtainment of Order Suspending Proceedings
§ 1037. Procedure for Suspension
§ 1038. Proceedings to Vacate or Modify a Judgment, Decree or Order
Chapter 17 - Survival and Abatement of Actions
§ 1051. Additional Causes of Action
§ 1052. Actions which Abate on Death of Party
§ 1053. Wrongful Death - Limitation of Actions - Damages - Death of an Unborn Person
§ 1054. Cause of Action Brought by Widow or Next of Kin
Chapter 18 - Revivor of Actions
§ 1081. Death of Party after Verdict or Judgment
§ 1082. Dissolved Partnerships
§ 1083. Actions in Which No Pleadings Filed or Other Action Taken for One Year - Dismissal
§ 1084. Enforcement of Contracts or Obligations
Chapter 19 - Miscellaneous Proceedings
§ 1101. Offer - Acceptance by Plaintiff - Notice - Filing
§ 1102. Making of Offer Not Cause for Continuance or Postponement
§ 1104. Case, Submission and Copy of Judgment Constitute Record
§ 1105. Judgment - Enforcement - Subject to Reversal
§ 1106. Defendant May Offer in Court to Confess Judgment for Part of the Amount Claimed
§ 1107. Action by Surety against Principal
§ 1108. Action by Surety for Indemnification before Liability is Due
§ 1109. Provisional Remedies for Surety
§ 1117. Orders Made out of Court - Entered by Clerk
§ 1118. Authorization of Judges to Hear and Determine Motions and Exercise Control
Chapter 20 - Actions Regarding Real Property
Actions to Quiet Title
§ 1141. Action to Quiet Title - Joinder with Action for Possession - Adverse Interests
Nonjudicial Marketable Title Procedures Act
§ 1141.3. Alternate Procedures to Quiet Title to Remove Apparent Cloud on Title
§ 1141.4. Preparation and Transmittal of Notice - Response to Notice - Clarification of Notice
§ 1141.5. Liability for Damages, Costs, and Attorney Fees
Actions to Recover Real Property
§ 1142. Actions for Recovery of Real Property
§ 1143. Denial by Defendant of Title
§ 1144. In an Action Brought by Tenant Against a Cotenant
§ 1145. Plaintiff's Right to Recover
§ 1146. Matter of Right to One Trial - New Trial
Interests and Claims by Persons Not in Being
§ 1147.1. Persons Not in Being - Possible Future Interest - Proceeds of Sale Held in Trust
§ 1147.4. Public or Private Sale - Trustee - Terms of Sale - Return - Trustee's Deed - Confirmation
§ 1147.5. Proceeds of Sale a Trust - Trustee - Term - Distribution of Monies
§ 1147.6. Fees and Costs - Compensation for Guardian or Guardian Ad Litem
Forcible Entry and Detainer
§ 1148.1. Jurisdiction - Forcible Entry and Detention - Joinder of Actions - Judgments No Bar
§ 1148.3. Extent of Jurisdiction
§ 1148.4. Issuance and Return of Summons - Contents
§ 1148.5A. Constructive Service of Summons
§ 1148.6. Answer or Affidavit by Defendant
§ 1148.7. Jury Trial - Not an Option for Certain Actions - Non-Jury Trial
§ 1148.10. Writ of Execution - Form - New Trial
§ 1148.10B. Cure of Default by Tenant in Following Instance
§ 1148.15. Eviction - Affidavit
Chapter 21 - Garnishment and Attachment
Attachment
§ 1151. Attachment Against Property of Defendant - Grounds
§ 1155. Issuance of Orders of Attachment to Several Counties
§ 1156. Return Day of Order of Attachment
§ 1157. Executed in Order Received
§ 1158. Manner of Execution of Order of Attachment
§ 1159. Service of Order - Custody of Attached Property - Filing of Order
Garnishment
§ 1171.1. Money Earned from Prejudgment Garnishment - Exemption
§ 1171.2. Child Support Payments - Garnishment
§ 1172.1. Prejudgment and Post Judgment Summons - Procedure
§ 1172.2. Garnishment Summons - Order to Pay Garnishment Fund
§ 1173. Noncontinuing Lien on Earnings - Form - Summons - Answer
§ 1173.4. Continuing Lien on Earnings - Definitions
§ 1174. Notice to Defendant of Garnishment Proceedings
§ 1175. Subsequent Proceedings
§ 1177. Trial of Issue - Judgment on Answer
§ 1178. Affidavit Required of Garnishee
§ 1178.1. Summons for Collection of Support - Affidavit - Garnishee's Answer
§ 1179. Failure of Garnishee to Answer
§ 1180. Persons Authorized to Make Answer
§ 1181. Mutual Defense by Garnishee and Defendant
§ 1183. Examination of Garnishee by Deposition or Interrogatories
§ 1184. Disclaimer by Garnishee - Interpleading Interested Party
§ 1186. No Judgment upon Garnishee's Liability under Certain Circumstances
§ 1187. No Action against Garnishee until Termination of Garnishee Action
§ 1189. When Plaintiff Excepts, Sureties Appear for Justification - Discharge of Garnishee
§ 1192. Garnishment - State - County - Municipalities
§ 1194. State or Political Subdivisions as Garnishee - Judgments
§ 1195. Garnishment Bond Not Required when State is Plaintiff
§ 1196. Judgment - Garnishee Liability to Defendant
Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 1221. Same Office May Make Different Attachments of Same Property
§ 1222. Attachment under Subsequent Orders
§ 1224. Appointment of Receiver
§ 1226. Receiver to Give Notice of Appointment
§ 1227. Receive to Report Proceedings to Court and Hold Moneys and Property
§ 1228. Sheriff to Perform Duties of Receiver when No Receiver Appointed
§ 1229. Preservation of Property
§ 1230. When Attachment is Discharged
§ 1234. Discharge of Attachment
§ 1235. Satisfaction of Judgment for Plaintiff - Surplus
§ 1236. Order Compelling Delivery to Sheriff
§ 1237. Court Order for Sheriff to Repossess
§ 1238. Several Attachments Executed on Same Property - Court May Order a Reference
§ 1240. Move for Additional Security on Part of Plaintiff
§ 1241. Motion to Discharge Attachment
§ 1242. Motion Made upon Affidavits - Plaintiff May Oppose Same by Affidavits
§ 1243. Fraudulent Conveyance by Debtor
§ 1244. Judgment Not Had before Due - Proceedings Conducted without Delay
Chapter 22 - Divorce and Alimony
§ 1271. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 101 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1272. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 102 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1272.1. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 103 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1272.2. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 104 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1273. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 105 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1274. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 106 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1274.1. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 107 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1275. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 108 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1276. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 110 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1276.1. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 68 by Laws 1977, HB 1436, c. 22, § 2, eff. October 1, 1977
§ 1276.2. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 111 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 112 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.1. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 113 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.2. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 109.2 by Laws 1994, HB 1492, c. 356, § 35, eff. September 1, 1994
§ 1277.3. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 114 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.4. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 115 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.5. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 116 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.6. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 117 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.7. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 118 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.8. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 119 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1277.9. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 120 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1278. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 121 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1279. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 122 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1280. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 123 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1281. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 124 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1281a. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 125 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1281b. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 126 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1282. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 127 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1283. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 128 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1284. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 129 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1285. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 130 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1286. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 131 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1287. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 132 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1288. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 133 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1289. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 134 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1289.1. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 135 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1290. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 136 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 1291. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 137 by Laws 1989, SB 121, c. 333, § 1, eff. November 1, 1989
Chapter 23 - Habeas Corpus
§ 1331. Every Person Restrained of His Liberty May Prosecute a Writ of Habeas Corpus
§ 1334. Writ Directed to Officer Having Person under Restraint
§ 1335. Writ Directed to Sheriff - Delivered by Clerk
§ 1336. Sheriff to Serve Writ if Directed to Any Other Person
§ 1338. Immediate Return - Enforcement of Obedience by Attachment
§ 1339. Return to be Signed and Verified - Contents
§ 1340. Decision of Judge to Decide on Return
§ 1341. Court or Judge to Hear and Determine Cause - Discharge
§ 1343. Discharge from Order of Commitment
§ 1344. Purpose of Letting Prisoner to Bail
§ 1345. Notification of Interested Party
§ 1347. Liability of Sheriff for Civil Actions
§ 1348. Illegal Restraint - Carrying out of Jurisdiction of Court - Warrant
§ 1349. Command for Apprehension of Person Charged with Causing the Illegal Restraint
§ 1350. Manner of Execution of Writ
§ 1352. Issuance and Service on Sunday in Case of Emergency
§ 1353. Issuance, Service and Return of Process
§ 1355. Habeas Corpus - No Deposit or Security for Costs Upon Initial Application - Payment
Chapter 24 - Injunction
General Provisions
§ 1382. Cause for Temporary Injunction
§ 1383. Granting of Injunction - By Whom
§ 1384.1. Notice to Adverse Party - Temporary Restraining Order - Temporary Injunction
§ 1384.2. Recovery of Damages for Wrongful Granting of Temporary Restraining Order
§ 1386. Order of Injunction - Injunction Allowed
§ 1387. Injunction Allowed during Litigation - Order Issued and Served
§ 1389. Injunction Not to be Granted by Judge after Overruled Motion on Merits
§ 1390. Enforcement - Disobedience Punishable as Contempt - Penalties - Jury Trial
§ 1391. Move for Additional Security
§ 1392. Sufficient Surety - Approved by Clerk - Damages
§ 1393. Reading and Filing of Affidavits
§ 1394. Application by Defendant to Vacate or Modify Injunction Granted without Notice
§ 1395. Plaintiff May Oppose Application
§ 1396. Injunction upon Answer - Nature of a Counterclaim
§ 1397. Void Judgment, Illegal Tax or Nuisance May Be Enjoined - Petition - No Bond Required
§ 1398. Definitions - Filing Petition for Injunction - Requirements - Employer Immunity
Unlawful State Taxes
Chapter 25 - Slander and Libel
Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act
§ 1432. Motion to Dismiss Legal Action Based on a Party's Exercise of Rights
§ 1433. Hearing on a Motion to Dismiss - Discovery
§ 1434. Ruling on a Motion to Dismiss - Standard of Proof
§ 1435. Consideration of Pleadings and Affidavits - Specific and Limited Discovery
§ 1436. Motion to Dismiss Brought for an Improper Purpose
§ 1437. Effect of Failure of Trial Court to Timely Rule - Appeal
§ 1438. Award of Attorney Fees, Costs, and Expenses
§ 1439. Applicability of Act - Exempt Actions
§ 1439. Applicability of Act - Exempt Actions
§ 1440. Effect on Other Laws - Construction of Act
Slander and Libel
§ 1443.1. Privileged Communication Defined - Exemption from Libel
§ 1444.1. Pleading - Proof - Defenses
§ 1446a. Article Published in Good Faith - Retraction
§ 1446b. Newspapers and Periodicals - Admitted to Mails
§ 1447.1. Limitation of Liability of Owners, Etc. of Television or Radio Stations or Networks.
§ 1447.2. No Liability for Statements of Candidates for Political Office
§ 1447.3. Actual or Punitive Damages
§ 1447.4. Recording and Preservation of Political Utterances
§ 1447.5. False Statements Must be Counteracted by True Statements upon Request
§ 1448. The Deceased's Right of Publicity
§ 1449. Unauthorized Use of Another Person's Right of Publicity
§ 1450. Catfishing Liability Act of 2016 - False Identities on Social Media - Civil Remedies
Chapter 26 - Mandamus
§ 1451. Writ of Mandamus - Issued - Function
§ 1452. Writ Not Issued where There is a Plain and Adequate Remedy - Information
§ 1453. Alternative or Peremptory Writ
§ 1454. Peremptory Mandamus - When Allowed
§ 1455. Motion - Notice to Adverse Party - Order to Show Cause
§ 1456. Allowance of Writ - Service - Neglect to Return
§ 1457. Answer in Same Manner as Answer to Petition in Civil Action
§ 1458. Peremptory Mandamus for Failure to Answer - New Matter in Answer
§ 1459. Writ and Answer Only Pleading or Written Allegation Allowed
§ 1462. Failure of Officer to Perform Duties Regarding Peremptory Mandamus - Fine
Chapter 27 - Occupying Claimants
§ 1481. Payment of Improvements and Taxes
§ 1483. Date of Trial - Appraisement - Trial - New Trial
§ 1484. Recovery of Real Property - Assessment of Damages - Judgment without Pleadings
§ 1487. Plaintiff Not Entitled to Possession of Land until Refund of Purchase Money
Chapter 28 - Partition
§ 1501. Renumbered as 52 O.S. § 569 by Laws 1985, SB 6, c. 120, § 2, emerg. eff. May 31, 1985
§ 1501.1. Petition for Partition - Contents
§ 1502. Contents of Reasonable Certainty in Petition
§ 1503. Creditors with Specific or General Liens May be Made Parties
§ 1505. Court Shall Make Order Specifying Interests of Respective Parties
§ 1506. Appointment of Commissioners to Make Partition
§ 1507. Commissioner to Allot Portions
§ 1508. Commissioner to Take and Subscribe an Oath
§ 1509. Duty of Commissioners - Report - Notice of Time Limit for Filing Exception or Election
§ 1510. Filing of Exceptions to Report - Setting Aside of Report
§ 1512. Purchase at Appraised Value
§ 1513. Order Directing Sale of Property - Partition - Public Auction - Deeds
§ 1514. Return of Proceedings - Sheriff to Execute Deed
§ 1515. Costs, Attorney's Fees and Expenses
§ 1516. Power of Court to Make Order
§ 1517. Sale of Property that Cannot be Partitioned - Procedure
Chapter 29 - Quo Warranto
§ 1532. Action to be Brought in the Supreme Court or District Court, in the Following Cases
§ 1533. Prosecution in the Name of the State or Person Bringing the Action
§ 1534. Judgment in Case Contesting Right to Office
§ 1535. Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff
§ 1536. Refusal or Neglect of Defendant to Deliver Books and Papers
§ 1537. Separate Action for Damages
§ 1538. Judgment Rendered against Corporation
Chapter 30 - Receivers
§ 1551. Receiver - Appointment of
§ 1552. Interested Parties Ineligible except by Consent of All Parties
§ 1553. Oath to Perform Duties Faithfully
§ 1555. Funds - Invested upon Interest
§ 1556. Order to Deposit Property
§ 1559. Motion to Vacate Order of Appointment
§ 1560. Foreclosed Medical Marijuana Dispensary - Rules
Chapter 31 - Replevin
§ 1571. Order of Delivery - Procedure
§ 1571.1. Damage, Concealment or Removal of Property Subject to Order of Delivery - Penalty
§ 1573. Undertaking in Replevin
§ 1573.1. Replevin Bond - Value
§ 1576. Sheriff to Execute Order
§ 1579. Failure to Prosecute - Proceedings
§ 1580. Judgment - Damages - Attorney Fees
§ 1581. Order Directed to Other County - Several or Successive Orders
§ 1582. Sheriff May Break Open Building after He Has Been Refused Entrance
§ 1583. Compelling Delivery - Examination
§ 1584. Order Issued Without Affidavit Shall be Set Aside
§ 1585. Replevin - Action for Debt Joined With
Chapter 32 - Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support
§ 1600.1. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 301 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.2. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 302 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.3. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 303 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.4. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 304 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.5. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 305 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.6. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 306 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.7. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 307 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.8. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 308 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.9. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 309 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.10. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 310 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.11. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 311 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.12. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 312 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.13. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 313 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.14. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 314 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.15. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 315 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.16. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 316 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.17. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 317 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.18. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 318 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.19. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 319 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.20. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 320 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.20a. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 321 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.20b. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 322 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.20c. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 323 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.20d. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 324 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.21. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 325 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.22. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 326 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.23. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 327 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.24. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 328 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.25. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 329 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.26. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 330 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.27. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 331 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.28. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 332 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.29. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 333 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.30. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 334 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.31. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 335 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.31a. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 336 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.32. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 337 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.33. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 338 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.34. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 339 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.34a. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 340 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.35. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 341 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.36. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 342 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.37. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 343 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
§ 1600.38. Renumbered as 43 O.S. § 344 by Laws 1990, SB 464, c. 188, § 3, eff. September 1, 1990
Uniform Support of Dependents Law
Chapter 33 - Change of Name
§ 1631. Right to Petition for Change of Name
§ 1632. Required Context of Petition
§ 1633. Notice - Protest - Hearing Date - Continuance - Waiver
§ 1634. Proof of Petition by Sworn Evidence
§ 1635. Judgment - Authenticated Copy
§ 1636. Fraudulent Use of Judgment a Misdemeanor
§ 1637. Changes of Name to be Effected by this Act - Exceptions
Chapter 34 - Declaratory Judgments
§ 1651. Determination of Rights, Status or Other Legal Relations - Exceptions
§ 1653. Declaratory Relief - Venue - Parties
§ 1654. Determination to Have Effect of Final Judgment - Reviewable as Other Judgments
§ 1655. Additional Relief after Determination of Rights or Status
§ 1657. Courts and Agencies to Which Act Not Applicable
Chapter 35 - Uniform Interstate and International Procedure Act
Article I - Bases of Personal Jurisdiction Authorizing Service Outside State
§ 1701.05. Hearing in Another Forum - Stay or Dismissal of Action
Article II - Service
Article III - Taking Depositions
Article IV - Determination of Foreign Law
Article V - Proof of Official Records
Article VI - Miscellaneous
Chapter 36 - Small Claims Procedure Act
§ 1751. Suits Authorized Under Small Claims Procedure
§ 1752B. Venue of Actions Arising upon Contract
§ 1753. Small Claims Affidavit - Form - Filing
§ 1754. Preparation of Affidavit - Copies
§ 1755. Service of Affidavit and Order upon Defendant
§ 1756. Date for Appearance of Defendant
§ 1757. Transfer of Actions from Small Claims Docket to Another Docket
§ 1758. Counterclaim or Setoff by Verified Answer
§ 1759. Claims, Counterclaims, or Setoffs in Excess of Ten Thousand Dollars
§ 1760. Attachment or Garnishment - Depositions - Interrogatories - New Parties - Intervention
§ 1761. Trial by Court - Request for Reporter or Jury - Evidence - Informality
§ 1766. Citation - Codification
§ 1770. Small Claims Judgment as Lien - Filing - Release - Notice - Costs
§ 1772. Processing and Collecting of Judgment - Failure to Satisfy Judgment
§ 1773. Failure to File Pleadings - Dismissal of Action without Prejudice
Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act
§ 1776. Applications - Restrictions
§ 1777. Removing a Suit from Expedited Actions Process - Leave to Amend - Reopening Discovery
§ 1778. Discovery Control Plan
§ 1779. Setting a Trial Date - Continuing a Case
§ 1780. Time Limits - Exceptions
§ 1781. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure
§ 1781. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure
§ 1782. Challenging the Admissibility of Expert Testimony
Chapter 37 - Dispute Resolution Act
§ 1803. Establishment of Mediation Service Programs - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
§ 1803.1. Consistence of Dispute Resolution Advisory Board - Term of Office - Service of Director
§ 1804. Consent of Disputing Parties to Enter into Dispute Resolution - Form of Consent
§ 1806. Statute of Limitation to be Tolled
§ 1808. Administration, Supervision, and Operation of Programs
§ 1809. Collection and Assessment of Fees - Waiver of Fee
§ 1809.1. Dispute Resolution System Revolving Fund
§ 1811. Disbursement of Funds - Specification of Method of Reimbursement
§ 1812. Powers and Duties of Director
§ 1813. State Auditor and Inspector to Inspect, Examine and Audit Fund and Fiscal Affairs
Appendix - Rules and Procedures for the Dispute Resolution Act
§ Rule 3. Procedure for Application and Certification
§ Rule 5. Dispute Resolution Advisory Board
§ Rule 8. Selection of Cases - Initial Interview
§ Rule 9. Preliminary Procedures
§ Rule 10. Rules of Conduct for Outside Parties Attending Mediation Hearing
§ Rule 11. Qualifying as Mediator
§ Rule 13. Reports and Evaluation
§ Rule 14. Complaint Procedures
§ Rule 15. Amendment of Rules and Procedures
§ Appendix A. Code of Professional Conduct for Mediators
§ Appendix B. Agreement to Mediate
§ Appendix C. Confidentiality of Proceedings and Rules of Conduct
§ Appendix D. Record of Termination
Chapter 38 - District Court Mediation Act
§ 1822. Nothing to Replace or Supersede Dispute Resolution Act
§ 1824. Applicable Provisions for Mediation
§ 1825. District Court List of Qualified Mediators - Requirements
Chapter 38A - Choice in Mediation Act
§ 1835. Qualifications and Neutrality of Mediators
§ 1836. Procedures for the Conduct of Mediation
§ 1837. Mediation and Mediator Complaints
§ 1838. Mediator Certification
§ 1839. Court Jurisdiction in the Mediation of Disputes
Chapter 38B - Uniform Arbitration Act
§ 1854. Arbitration Agreements Governed by Act
§ 1855. Waivers - Provisions and Rights That Cannot Be Waived or Restricted - Exempt Agreements
§ 1858. Refusal to Arbitrate - Absence of Enforceable Agreement - Court Orders to Arbitrate
§ 1859. Provisional Remedies - Appointment of Arbitrator - Effect of Application and Motion
§ 1860. Initiating Arbitration - Notice - Waiver of Lack of or Defects in Motion
§ 1861. Consolidation of Arbitration Proceedings
§ 1862. Selection or Appointment of Arbitrator - Conflict of Interest
§ 1863. Disclosure of Facts Likely to Affect Impartiality of Arbitrator
§ 1864. More Than One Arbitrator
§ 1866. Power of Arbitrator During Proceedings - Hearing - Replacement Arbitrator
§ 1867. Right to Representation by Lawyer
§ 1868. Subpoenas - Depositions - Discovery - Protective Orders - Enforcement by Court
§ 1869. Preaward Ruling - Incorporation of Ruling into Award
§ 1870. Record, Notice, and Timing of Award
§ 1871. Motion to Modify or Correct Award - Notice
§ 1873. Motion to Court for Order Confirming Award
§ 1874. Motion to Vacate Award - Timing - Rehearing
§ 1875. Motion for Modification or Correction of Award by Court - Joinder with Motion to Vacate
§ 1877. Enforcement of Arbitration Agreement - Exclusive Jurisdiction
§ 1878. Court in Which Application and Motion Must Be Made
§ 1880. Application and Construction of Act - Uniformity of Law
§ 1881. Conformity with Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Chapter 39 - Oklahoma Pleading Code
§ 2001. Scope of the Oklahoma Pleading Code
§ 2003. Commencement of Action
§ 2003.1. Commencement of Actions by Inmates
§ 2003.2. Commencement of Action Based on Construction-Related Accessibility Claim
§ 2003.3. Commencement of Action Based on Website Accessibility Claim
§ 2004.2. Notice of Pendency of Action
§ 2005. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers
§ 2005.1. Service of Post-Judgment Motions Pertaining to Divorce Proceedings
§ 2005.2. Entry of Appearance, Out-of-State Counsel, Address of Record and Withdrawal
§ 2007. Pleadings Allowed - Form of Motions
§ 2008. General Rules of Pleading
§ 2009. Pleading Special Matters
§ 2011.1. Required Findings Upon Dismissal or Adjudication of Action
§ 2012. Defenses and Objections - When and How Presented - By Pleading or Motion
§ 2013. Counterclaim and Cross-Claim
§ 2015. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
§ 2016. Pretrial Procedure - Formulating Issues
§ 2017. Parties Plaintiff and Defendant - Capacity
§ 2018. Joinder of Claims and Remedies
§ 2019. Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Adjudication
§ 2020. Permissive Joinder of Parties
§ 2021. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties
§ 2023.1. Derivative Actions by Shareholders
§ 2023.2. Actions Relating to Unincorporated Associations
§ 2025. Substitution of Parties
§ 2025.1. Assignment by Parent to Child of Right to Recover for Injury to Child
§ 2056. Motion for Summary Judgment
Chapter 40 - Oklahoma Evidence Code
Article I - General Provisions
§ 2107. Remainder of Part of Record - Other Records
Article II - Judicial Notice
§ 2201. Judicial Notice of Law
§ 2202. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts
§ 2203. Determining Propriety of Taking Judicial Notice
Article III - Presumptions
§ 2302. Establishment of Basic Fact
§ 2303. Effect of Presumptions in Civil Cases
§ 2304. Presumptions in Criminal Cases
§ 2305. Inconsistent Presumptions
Article IV - Relevance
§ 2401. Relevant Evidence Defined
§ 2402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible - Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible
§ 2404. Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct - Exceptions - Other Crimes
§ 2405. Methods of Proving Character
§ 2406. Habit - Routine Practice
§ 2407. Subsequent Remedial Measures
§ 2408. Compromise and Offers to Compromise
§ 2409. Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses
§ 2410. Offer to Plead Guilty - Nolo Contendere - Withdrawn Plea of Guilty
§ 2411.1. Act Concerning Interpretation of Oklahoma Insurance Laws
Article V - Privilege
§ 2501. Privileges Recognized Only as Provided
§ 2502. Attorney-Client Privilege
§ 2502.1. Accountant-Client Privilege
§ 2503. Physician- and Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
§ 2504. Husband-Wife Privilege
§ 2506. Journalist's Privilege
§ 2506.1. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 2503.1 by Laws 2002, HB 1939, c. 468, § 78, eff. November 1, 2002
§ 2506.2. Peer Support Counseling Privilege
§ 2509. Secrets of State and Other Official Information; Governmental Privileges
§ 2510.1. Crime Stoppers Organization
§ 2511. Waiver of Privilege by Voluntary Disclosure
§ 2512. Privileged Matter Disclosed Under Compulsion or Without Opportunity to Claim Privilege
§ 2513. Comment Upon or Inference From Claim of Privilege - Instruction
Article VI - Witnesses
§ 2601. General Rule of Competency
§ 2602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
§ 2605. Competency of Judge as Witness
§ 2606. Competency of Juror as Witness
§ 2608. Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness
§ 2609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime
§ 2610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions
§ 2611. Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation
Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act
§ 2611.5. Applicability in Criminal and Noncriminal Proceedings
§ 2611.6. Hearing - When Ordered, How Conducted, Rules of Evidence
§ 2611.8. Factors Affecting Selection of Alternate Method of Testifying
§ 2611.10. Opportunity for Cross Examination
§ 2611.11. Construction of Act
§ 2611.12. Use of a Certified Therapeutic Dog
§ 2612. Writing Used to Refresh Memory
§ 2613. Prior Statements of Witnesses
§ 2614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
§ 2615. Exclusion of Witnesses
Article VII - Expert and Opinion Testimony
§ 2701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
§ 2703. Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts
§ 2704. Opinion on Ultimate Issue
§ 2705. Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion
Article VIII - Hearsay
§ 2803. Hearsay Exceptions - Availability of Declarant Immaterial
§ 2803.1. Statement by Child or Incapacitated Person Describing Certain Acts - Admissibility
§ 2803.1. Statement by Child or Incapacitated Person Describing Certain Acts - Admissibility
§ 2803.2. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 2611.2 by Laws 1999, SB 481, c. 108, § 1, eff. November 1, 1999
§ 2803.3. Admissibility of Statements Related to Domestic Abuse
§ 2804. Hearsay Exception - Declarant Unavailable
§ 2804.1. Hearsay Exception - Exceptional Circumstances
§ 2805. Hearsay Within Hearsay
§ 2806. Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant
Article IX - Authentication and Identification
§ 2901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification
§ 2903. Subscribing Witness's Testimony Unnecessary
Article X - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs
§ 3002. Requirement of Original
§ 3003. Admissibility of Duplicates
§ 3004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents
§ 3007. Testimony or Written Admission of Party
§ 3008. Functions of Judge and Jury
§ 3009. Medical Bills - Identification
§ 3009.1. Admissibility of Medical Expenses
Article XI - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 41 - Discovery Code
§ 3201. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3224 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3202. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3225 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3203. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3226 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3204. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3227 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3205. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3228 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3206. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3229 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3207. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3230 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3208. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3231 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3209. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3232 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3210. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3233 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3211. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3234 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3212. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3235 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3213. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3236 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3214. Renumbered as 12 O.S. § 3237 by Laws 1989, HB 1154, c. 129, § 14, eff. November 1, 1989
§ 3224. Short Title and Scope of Code
§ 3226. General Provisions Governing Discovery
§ 3226. General Provisions Governing Discovery
§ 3227. Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal
§ 3228. Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
§ 3229. Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure
§ 3230. Depositions Upon Oral Examination
§ 3231. Depositions upon Written Questions
§ 3232. Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings
§ 3233. Interrogatories to Parties
§ 3234. Production of Documents and Things and Entry upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
§ 3235. Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
§ 3236. Requests for Admission
§ 3237. Failure to Make or Cooperate in Discovery - Sanctions
Chapter 41A - Structured Settlement Protection Act of 2001
§ 3240. Provisions to the Payee
§ 3242. Structured Settlement Payment Rights
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act of 2021
§ 3255. Application for Protective Order, or to Enforce, Quash or Modify Subpoena
§ 3256. Uniformity of the Law Among the States
§ 3257. Discovery Requests in Cases Pending on November 1, 2021