Okla. & Canadian Cntys. Local R. 51

A. It is the policy of the Seventh and Twenty-sixth Judicial Administrative Districts to

encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures for the early

disposition of pending litigation. Such informal procedures can achieve the just, effic ient,

and economical resolution of controversies while preserving the right to a full trial on

demand.

B. The Court, on its own motion, or by agreement of the parties, may refer any civil case,

including any domestic relations case, or any portion thereof, for mediation. A referral may

be made at any time. More than one referral may be made in any case.

C. The order of referral to mediation in civil cases, shall be entered by the Court and provided

to the parties, on a standard form consistent with the form provided in Title 12 O.S. Sections

1821 et. seq.

D. A list of mediators is available from the Trial Court Administrator’s office. In order to be

placed on the list, an individual shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in Title 12

O.S. Section 1825. The list will include all individuals who provide the following

information to the office of the Trial Court Administrator by July 1st of each year:

1. Name

2. Address

3. Telephone Number

4. Profession or occupation (i.e. attorney, retired judge, psychologist, or teacher)

5. Training and/or experience as a mediator.

6. A statement certifying that the individual meets the minimum requirements set Title

12 O.S. Section 1825(A)(1) for civil and commercial mediators, and Section 1825(A)(2)

for divorce and family mediators.

E. Individuals failing to provide the requested information to the office of the Trial Court

Administrator by July 1st of each year will be removed from the list.