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Rules of the Court on the Judiciary – 2026

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.

Browse all 31 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.

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Trial Division Appellate Division - Rules of Procedure

Trial Division

Rule 1 State Capitol Building - Records - Place and Time of Holding Court Rule 2 Appointment of Officers - Payment of Expenses Rule 3 Presiding and Vice-Presiding Judge Rule 4 Quorum - Dismissal - Failure to Appear Rule 5 Disqualification of judge Rule 6 Judge Pro Tem Rule 7 Prosecutor and Assistants - Qualifications Rule 8 Limitation on Filing Petition for Removal from Office or for Compulsory Retirement Rule 9 Petition - Form and Style Rule 10 Temporary Suspension Rule 11 Notice of Hearing Rule 12 Service of Notice and Copy of Petition Rule 13 Process - Issuance and Service Rule 14 Filing of Pleadings Without Cost - Copies - Mailing Copies of Pleadings or Orders to Members of Court Rule 15 Motions and Demurrers - Joinder of Motions - Omission of Defense or Objection as Waiver Rule 16 Service of Orders, Pleadings Subsequent to Original Petition and Written Motions Rule 17 Notice of Motions, Demurrers, etc., to Presiding Judge - Docketing - Time for Hearing Rule 18 Failure to Present Motion or Demurrer - Exceptions and Objections Rule 19 Answer - Notice to Presiding Judge - Docketing - Pre-Trial Conferences Rule 20 Date of Trial on Merits Rule 21 Law Governing Procedural Matters Rule 22 Depositions and Discovery; Rules Governing Rule 23 Refusal to Comply With Rules or Orders

Appellate Division - Rules of Procedure

ROP 1 Organization of the Appellate Division ROP 2 Appeals from Judgement of the Trial Division ROP 3 Other Members Before the Appellate Division ROP 4 Oral Argument Before Court ROP 5 The Record on Appeal ROP 6 Matters Not Covered By Rules ROP 7 Modification of Rules ROP 8 Guidelines for Award of Fees for Services of Prosecutors