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Oklahoma Court Rules & Rules of Practice

How this jurisdiction's courts and rules are organized, written for lawyers new to it: the court system, every ruleset a litigator touches, and how a case actually moves. Last verified September 24, 2026. For informational purposes only.

Court System Overview
The Ruleset Map
Civil Litigation Mechanics
Criminal Practice Mechanics
Evidence
Appellate Mechanics
Rules of Professional Conduct
Attorney Discipline & Enforcement
Newcomer Orientation Notes
Sources & Verification

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Okla. Stat. tit. 12 1536 rules

Oklahoma Statutes Title 12 - Civil Procedure

Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes governs civil procedure in the courts of Oklahoma, covering the commencement of actions and service of process, pleadings and motions, parties and joinder, discovery and depositions, trial and juries, judgments and post-judgment relief, appeals, and the enforcement of judgments. Oklahoma has no separate rules of civil procedure; this title is the state's civil procedure code. This text is current through the 2025 legislative session, the most recent complete edition published by the Oklahoma Legislature.

Updated 2025 Edition

Okla. Stat. tit. 22 1084 rules

Oklahoma Statutes Title 22 - Criminal Procedure

Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes governs criminal procedure in the courts of Oklahoma, covering the prevention of public offenses, arrest and preliminary examination, informations and indictments, arraignment and pleas, pretrial motions, trial and juries, judgment and sentencing, expungement of records, appeals, and post-conviction relief. Oklahoma has no separate rules of criminal procedure; this title is the state's criminal procedure code. This text is current through the 2025 legislative session, the most recent complete edition published by the Oklahoma Legislature.

Updated 2025 Edition

Title Exam. Standards 159 rules

Title Examination Standards

The Oklahoma Title Examination Standards, adopted by the Real Property Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association, state the profession's consensus practice for examining title to real property in Oklahoma, covering conveyances, liens, probate, corporate and governmental instruments, and curative statutes.

Updated 2026 Edition

Okla. Sup. Ct. R. 146 rules

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules

The Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules govern civil appeals and original proceedings before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Court of Civil Appeals, covering the perfecting of appeals, the record, briefing, oral argument, extraordinary writs, and certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals.

Updated 2026 Edition

Okla. R. Prof'l Conduct 59 rules

Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct

The Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct govern the ethical obligations of lawyers practicing in Oklahoma, covering the client-lawyer relationship, confidentiality and conflicts of interest, the lawyer as advocate, and the integrity of the legal profession.

Updated 2026 Edition

Okla. Crim. App. R. 139 rules

Rules of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

The Rules of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals govern criminal appeals and original actions in Oklahoma's court of last resort for criminal matters, covering regular and certiorari appeals, post-conviction procedure, juvenile and youthful-offender appeals, extraordinary writs, and the accelerated and emergency appellate dockets.

Updated 2026 Edition

Okla. Dist. Ct. R. 39 rules

Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma

The Rules for District Courts of Oklahoma govern practice and procedure in Oklahoma's trial courts, covering case assignment, motion practice, pretrial and discovery procedure, alternative dispute resolution, and the disqualification of judges.

Updated 2026 Edition

Attorney Discipline Rules 98 rules

Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings

The Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings govern attorney discipline in Oklahoma, covering the investigation and prosecution of grievances, the Professional Responsibility Tribunal, the forms of discipline, and reinstatement to the practice of law.

Updated 2026 Edition

Workers' Comp. Ct. Rules 75 rules

Rules of the Workers' Compensation Court

The Rules of the Workers' Compensation Court govern claims for workers' compensation benefits in Oklahoma, covering the filing and hearing of claims, discovery, medical evidence, settlement, and appeal to the Workers' Compensation Commission.

Updated 2026 Edition

Okla. Code Jud. Conduct 48 rules

Code of Judicial Conduct

The Oklahoma Code of Judicial Conduct governs the ethical conduct of Oklahoma judges, covering judicial independence and impartiality, the performance of judicial duties, extrajudicial activities, and the conduct of judicial candidates.

Updated 2026 Edition

OBA Rules 59 rules

Rules Creating and Controlling the Oklahoma Bar Association

These rules establish the Oklahoma Bar Association as an administrative agency of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, covering membership, dues, the House of Delegates and Board of Governors, and the association's administration of the practice of law.

Updated 2026 Edition

Legal Internship Rules 40 rules

Revised Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma on Legal Internship

These rules govern the licensed legal internship program in Oklahoma, covering the qualifications of interns and supervising attorneys, the scope of permitted practice, and the certification process.

Updated 2026 Edition

OBA Bylaws 41 rules

Bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Association

The Bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Association govern the internal organization and operation of the Association, covering its officers, sections and committees, the House of Delegates, and the conduct of its meetings.

Updated 2026 Edition

Ct. on Judiciary Rules 31 rules

Rules of the Court on the Judiciary

These rules govern the Court on the Judiciary, which hears removal, discipline, and compulsory retirement proceedings against Oklahoma judges, covering the Trial and Appellate Divisions and the conduct of proceedings before each.

Updated 2026 Edition

Bar Admission Rules 17 rules

Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law in the State of Oklahoma

These rules govern admission to the practice of law in Oklahoma, covering the qualifications of applicants, the bar examination, character and fitness review, and admission without examination for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions.

Updated 2026 Edition

CSR Board Rules 24 rules

Rules of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

These rules govern the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, covering the certification examination, continuing education requirements, and renewal of certification for Oklahoma court reporters.

Updated 2026 Edition

Disp. Resolution Rules 19 rules

Rules and Procedures for the Dispute Resolution Act

These rules implement Oklahoma's Dispute Resolution Act, covering the certification of dispute resolution organizations and mediators and the procedures for court-connected mediation.

Updated 2026 Edition

Ct. Admin. Rules 15 rules

Oklahoma Rules on Administration of the Courts

These rules govern the administration of the Oklahoma court system, covering the duties of the Administrative Director of the Courts, the presiding judges of each judicial administrative district, and the administrative structure of the district courts.

Updated 2026 Edition

OCIS Mgmt. Rules 9 rules

Rules for the Management of the Oklahoma Court Information System

These rules govern the management of the Oklahoma Court Information System (OCIS), covering system administration, data security, and the responsibilities of participating courts.

Updated 2026 Edition

CSR Discipline Rules 10 rules

Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters

These rules govern disciplinary proceedings against Oklahoma certified shorthand reporters, covering the investigation of complaints, hearings before the Board of Examiners, and the available forms of discipline.

Updated 2026 Edition

OCIS Use Rules 8 rules

Rules for the Use of the Oklahoma Court Information System

These rules govern use of the Oklahoma Court Information System (OCIS) by court personnel and the public, covering monitoring of use, permitted and prohibited activity, and investigation of inappropriate use.

Updated 2026 Edition

Ct. Fund Rules 10 rules

Rules for Management of the Court Fund

These rules govern the management of Oklahoma's county court funds, covering the collection, deposit, and disbursement of court fund revenue.

Updated 2026 Edition

Mandatory CLE Rules 7 rules

Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

These rules govern the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement for Oklahoma attorneys, covering accredited hours, course approval, and compliance reporting to the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Updated 2026 Edition

Tax Rev. Ct. Rules 11 rules

Rules of the Court of Tax Review

The Rules of the Court of Tax Review govern proceedings before Oklahoma's three-judge Court of Tax Review, which hears challenges to the legality of a tax, assessment, or levy.

Updated 2026 Edition

Jud. Misconduct Rules 7 rules

Rules Governing Complaints on Judicial Misconduct

These rules govern the Council on Judicial Complaints, which reviews complaints of misconduct against Oklahoma judges and refers substantiated matters for further proceedings.

Updated 2026 Edition

Law Library Rules 7 rules

Rules for Management of County Law Libraries

These rules govern the management of Oklahoma's county law libraries, covering the county law library boards, the use of law library funds, and public access.

Updated 2026 Edition

Jud. Ethics Advisory Rules 10 rules

Rules of the Judicial Ethics Advisory Panel

These rules govern the Judicial Ethics Advisory Panel, which issues advisory opinions to Oklahoma judges on the application of the Code of Judicial Conduct to prospective conduct.

Updated 2026 Edition

Jud. Elections Rules 8 rules

Rules for the Committee on Judicial Elections

These rules govern the Committee on Judicial Elections, which reviews complaints concerning the campaign conduct of candidates in Oklahoma judicial elections.

Updated 2026 Edition

Jud. CLE Rules 6 rules

Rules for Mandatory Judicial Continuing Legal Education

These rules govern the continuing legal education requirement for Oklahoma judges, covering approved course providers, required hours, and compliance reporting.

Updated 2026 Edition

E-Filing Rules 1 rule

Rules for Electronic Filing in Selected Pilot Courts

These rules establish the procedures for electronic filing and service of documents in the Oklahoma courts selected as pilot courts for the state's electronic filing program.

Updated 2026 Edition