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Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 5. Attorneys and State Bar

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 5. Attorneys and State Bar
Chapter 1.--Appendix 3-a. Rules of Professional Conduct (Refs & Annos)
Advocate
T. 5, Ch. 1, App. 3-A, Rule 3.5
Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
Currentness
A lawyer shall not:
(a) seek to influence a judge, juror, prospective juror or other official by means prohibited by law;
(b) communicate ex parte with such a person during the proceeding unless authorized to do so by law or court order;
(c) communicate with a juror or prospective juror after discharge of the jury if:
(1) the communication is prohibited by law or court order;
(2) the juror has made known to the lawyer a desire not to communicate; or
(3) the communication involves misrepresentation, coercion, duress or harassment; or
(d) engage in conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal.

Credits

Adopted March 10, 1998, effective July 1, 1988. Amended April 9, 2007, effective January 1, 2008.
Rules of Prof. Conduct, Rule 3.5, 5 O. S. A. Ch. 1, App. 3-A, OK ST RPC Rule 3.5
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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