Rule 1.0. Terminology
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 5. Attorneys and State Bar
T. 5, Ch. 1, App. 3-A, Rule 1.0
Rule 1.0. Terminology
(b) “Confirmed in writing,” when used in reference to the informed consent of a person, denotes informed consent that is given in writing by the person or a writing that a lawyer promptly transmits to the person confirming an oral informed consent. See paragraph (e) for the definition of “informed consent.” If it is not feasible to obtain or transmit the writing at the time the person gives informed consent, then the lawyer must obtain or transmit it within a reasonable time thereafter.
(m) “Tribunal” denotes a court, an arbitrator in a binding arbitration proceeding or a legislative body, administrative agency or other body acting in an adjudicative capacity. A legislative body, administrative agency or other body acts in an adjudicative capacity when a neutral official, after the presentation of evidence or legal argument by a party or parties, will render a binding legal judgment directly affecting a party's interests in a particular matter.
(n) “Writing” or “written” denotes a tangible or electronic record of a communication or representation, including handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photography, audio or video recording and electronic communications. A “signed” writing includes an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a writing and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the writing.
Credits
Adopted March 10, 1998, effective July 1, 1988. Amended April 9, 2007, effective January 1, 2008. Amended effective September 19, 2016.
Rules of Prof. Conduct, Rule 1.0, 5 O. S. A. Ch. 1, App. 3-A, OK ST RPC Rule 1.0
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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