Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings – 2026
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.
Browse all 98 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1. Jurisdiction of the Court in the Discipline of Lawyers and the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Rule 2. Professional Responsibility Commission
Rule 3. General Counsel
Rule 4. Professional Responsibility Tribunal
Rule 5. Filing and Processing of Grievances and Requests for Investigation
Sec 5.1
Form of Grievances, Requests for Investigations, and Referrals Into Diversion Program
Sec 5.2
Investigations
Sec 5.3
Actions By Commission
Sec 5.4
Grievances Privileged
Sec 5.5
Continuation of Proceedings Notwithstanding Failure to Prosecute, Withdrawal or Settlement of Grievance
Sec 5.6
Pending Litigation
Sec 5.7
Confidentiality of Disciplinary Investigations and Results
Sec 5.8
Confidentiality of Disciplinary Records
Sec 5.9
Proceedings Which Are to be a Matter of Public Record
Rule 6. Formal Proceedings Before Supreme Court and Professional Responsibility Tribunal
Sec 6.1
Manner of Instituting
Sec 6.2
Contents of Formal Complaint
Sec 6.2A
Emergency Interim Suspension Orders and Related Relief
Sec 6.3
Notification of Filing of Complaint
Sec 6.4
Response to Complaint
Sec 6.5
Amendment of Complaint
Sec 6.6
Trial Panel
Sec 6.7
Setting and Notification of Hearing
Sec 6.8
Depositions and Discovery
Sec 6.9
Hearing Open to Public
Sec 6.10
Record of Proceedings
Sec 6.11
Powers of Trial Panel in Conduct of Proceedings
Sec 6.12
Evidence, Procedure and Standard of Proof
Sec 6.13
Report By Trial Panel
Sec 6.14
Briefing After Report by Trial Panel
Sec 6.15
Decision by Supreme Court
Sec 6.16
Cost of Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings Where Discipline Results
Rule 7. Summary Disciplinary Proceedings Before Supreme Court
Sec 7.1
Criminal Conviction of Lawyer
Sec 7.2
Transmittal of Record Relating to Conviction
Sec 7.3
Interim Suspension From Practice
Sec 7.4
Conviction Becoming Final Without Appeal
Sec 7.5
Appeal of Conviction
Sec 7.6
Disciplinary Proceedings Based Upon Same Facts as Criminal Proceeding
Sec 7.7
Disciplinary Action in Other Jurisdictions, As Basis for Discipline
Sec 7.8
Noncompliance With An Order of Support
Sec 7.9
Transmittal of Record Relating to Finding of Noncompliance with an Order of Support
Sec 7.10
Noncompliance With An Order For Support, As Basis for Discipline
Rule 8. Resignation Pending Disciplinary Proceedings
Rule 9. Procedure Following Disciplinary Action by Court and Notice Thereof; Winding Up of Business of Deceased, Disciplined or Missing Lawyer
Rule 10. Suspension for Personal Incapacity to Practice Law
Sec 10.1
Definition
Sec 10.2
Suspension
Sec 10.2A
Emergency Interim Suspension Orders and Related Relief
Sec 10.3
Procedure in General
Sec 10.4
Inquiry As to Personal Incapacity to Practice Law, Incidental to Disciplinary Proceedings
Sec 10.5
Joinder of Disciplinary Charges With Charges of Personal Incapacity to Practice Law
Sec 10.6
Representation by Counsel
Sec 10.7
Service of Process or Notice
Sec 10.8
Proof by Certified Copies
Sec 10.9
Examination by Physicians
Sec 10.10
Proceedings in Supreme Court
Sec 10.11
Application for Reinstatement
Sec 10.12
Confidentiality
Rule 11. Reinstatement
Sec 11.1
Petition for Reinstatement
Sec 11.2
Investigation by Professional Responsibility Commission
Sec 11.3
Hearing Before Professional Responsibility Tribunal
Sec 11.4
Standard of Proof for Petitions for Reinstatement
Sec 11.5
Findings Prerequisite to Reinstatement
Sec 11.6
Review by Supreme Court
Sec 11.7
Notice of Decision and Petition for Rehearing
Sec 11.8
Reinstatement Without Order After Suspension of Two Years of Less
Rule 12. Winding Up Business of Lawyer Who Is Deceased, Incapacitated or Missing Not Pending Disciplinary Proceedings
Sec 12.1
Notice to General Counsel
Sec 12.2
Action By General Counsel to Ensure Protection of Clients Upon the Receipt of Notice Pursuant to Rule
Sec 12.3
Appointment of Counsel to Protect Interests of Clients of Deceased, Incapacitated or Disappeared Lawyer
Sec 12.4
Rules and Forms to Effectuate Rule