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Rule 9. Preliminary Procedures

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 12. Civil Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 37.--Appendix. Rules and Procedures for the Dispute Resolution Act (Refs & Annos)
T. 12, Ch. 37, App., Rule 9
Rule 9. Preliminary Procedures
A. Once the determination is made that both parties are amenable to mediation, the program coordinator or designee shall set a time and place for a session and notify the mediator and parties.
B. The program coordinator shall determine, if possible, all parties who will be attending the mediation session so as to schedule size of room and any special equipment needed. The parties may provide an assisting party at their own expense.
C. Prior to commencement of the mediation session, all parties will execute an agreement to mediate. See Appendix B.
D. Prior to commencement of the mediation session, any individual attending a mediation session other than the parties and those persons affiliated with the program, will execute an agreement to abide by these Rules and the provisions of the Act. See Appendix C.
E. The date of the mediation session may be continued on the request of the mediator, initiating party, respondent or program coordinator.

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Adopted effective April 8, 1986. Amended effective April 20, 1989.
Dispute Resolution Rule 9, 12 O. S. A. Ch. 37, App., OK ST DISPUTE RES Rule 9
Current with amendments received through March 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details
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