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Chapter 1 - Attorneys and Counselors

§ 1. Persons Who May Not Practice as an Attorney - Aliens

Registration of Out-of-State Attorneys Act

§ 1.1. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.2. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.3. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.4. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.5. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.6. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.7. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.8. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.9. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.10. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.11. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.12. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.13. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.14. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.15. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.16. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.17. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.18. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 1.19. Repealed by Laws 2005, SB 293, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005

§ 2. Attorney's Oath

Chapter 2 - The State Bar

§ 21. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 3. Duties of Attorneys

§ 4. Receiving Money Claimed by Client

§ 5. Proof of Authority - Stay of Proceedings

§ 6. Attorney's Lien Upon Cause of Action-Procedure-Notice to Defendants-Filing-Settlements

§ 7. Contingent Fee - Limitation on Amount-Compromise or Settlement - Effect on Liens - Contract Void When Layman Secures or Has Any Interest Therein

§ 7.1. Repealed by Laws 2009, HB 1603, c. 228, § 86, eff. November 1, 2009

§ 8. Liability of Adverse Party

§ 9. Amount of Recovery

§ 10. Execution of Bond to Release Lien

§ 11. Licensed Attorneys and their Spouses-Prohibition on Becoming Sureties-Effect of Unauthorized Bond

§ 12. Admission to Practice

§ 13. Power of Supreme Court

§ 14. Applicants for Admission

§ 15. Unconstitutional

§ 16. Examinations

§ 17. Repealed by Laws 1996, c. 61, § 9, eff. November 1, 1996

§ 18. Inactive Membership Status-Application

§ 21. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 22. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 23. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 24. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 25. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6

§ 26. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 27. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 28. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 29. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 30. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 31. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 32. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 33. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 34. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 35. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 36. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 37. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 38. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 39. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 40. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 41. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 42. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 43. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 44. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 45. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 46. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 47. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 48. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 49. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 50. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 51. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 52. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 53. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 54. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 55. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 56. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 57. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 58. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 59. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 60. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 61. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 62. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 63. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 64. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 65. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 66. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 67. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 68. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

§ 69. Repealed by Laws 1939, p. 70, § 6.

Appendix 1 - Rules Creating and Controlling the Oklahoma Bar Association

Preamble

§ Preamble.

Article I

§ Art I Sec 1. Association As Official Arm of Supreme Court

§ Art I Sec 2. Attorney As Part of Judicial System

Article II

§ Art II Sec 1. Membership

§ Art II Sec 1A. Law Student Division

§ Art II Sec 2. Members Classified

§ Art II Sec 3. Resignation of Member

§ Art II Sec 4. Moving to Another State

§ Art II Sec 5. Out-of-State Attorneys and Attorneys Granted a Special Temporary Permit To Practice

§ Art II Sec 6. Small Claims Procedure

§ Art II Sec 7. Who May Practice Law

Article III

§ Art III Sec 1. House of Delegates

§ Art III Sec 2. Bylaws to Govern

Article IV

§ Art IV Sec 1. Board of Governors

§ Art IV Sec 2. Meetings of Board of Governors

§ Art IV Sec 3. Filling Vacancies

§ Art IV Sec 4. Voting Status of the Members of the Board of Governors and Officers of the Association

§ Art IV Sec 5. Duties of Board of Governors

§ Art IV Sec 6. Length of Service

§ Art IV Sec 7. Attendance

Article IV-A

§ Art IV-A. REVOKED, eff. July 1, 1981.

Article V

§ Art V Sec 1. Officers of the Association

Article VI

§ Art VI Sec 1. Executive Director, Treasurer, and General Counsel

§ Art VI Sec 2. Other Employees

§ Art VI Sec 3. Employee Bonds

§ Art VI Sec 4. Executive Director, Duties

§ Art VI Sec 5. Report of Executive Director

Article VII

§ Art VII Sec 1. Budget Committee

§ Art VII Sec 2. Use and Disbursements of Funds

Article VIII

§ Art VIII Sec 1. Annual Dues

§ Art VIII Sec 2. Suspension for Nonpayment

§ Art VIII Sec 3. Penalty

§ Art VIII Sec 4. Reinstatement of Attorneys

§ Art VIII Sec 5. Name Stricken from Rolls

Article IX

§ Art IX. REVOKED, eff. July 1, 1981.

Article X

§ Art X. REVOKED, eff. July 1, 1981.

Article XI

§ Art XI. REVOKED, eff. July 1, 1981.

Article XII

§ Art XII Sec 1. General Duties of Attorneys

§ Art XII Sec 2. Nonliability of the Association and its Members

Article XIII

§ Art XIII Sec 1. Board of Bar Examiners

§ Art XIII Sec 2. Compensation of Members

§ Art XIII Sec 3. Rules of the Board

§ Art XIII Sec 4. Members Not to Hold Certain Positions

§ Art XIII Sec 5. Attendance

Article XIV

§ Art XIV. Meetings

Article XV

§ Art XV. Bylaws Adopted By Association

Article XVI

§ Art XVI. Amendment of Rules

Article XVII

§ Art XVII. Prior Rules Revoked

Article XVIII

§ Art XVIII Sec. 1. Access to Justice Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association

§ Art XVIII Sec. 2. Selection of Committee Members; Term

§ Art XVIII Sec. 3. Vacancy of Position

§ Art XVIII Sec. 4. Ex-Officio Members

§ Art XVIII Sec. 5. Officers of the Committee

§ Art XVIII Sec. 6. Compensation of Committee and Ex-Officio Members

§ Art XVIII Sec. 7. Staff

§ Art XVIII Sec. 8. Annual Budget

§ Art XVIII Sec. 9. Rules of the Committee

§ Art XVIII Sec. 10. Annual Report

Appendix 1-A - Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings

Rule 1. Jurisdiction of the Court in the Discipline of Lawyers and the Unauthorized Practice of Law

§ Sec 1.1. Declaration of Jurisdiction

§ Sec 1.2. Implied Exceptions Negated

§ Sec 1.3. Discipline for Act Contrary to Prescribe Standards of Conduct

§ Sec 1.4. Controversies Regarding Fees

§ Sec 1.5. Code of Profesional Responsibility

§ Sec 1.6. Code of Judicial Conduct

§ Sec 1.7. Discipline

Rule 2. Professional Responsibility Commission

§ Sec 2.1. Composition and Appointment

§ Sec 2.2. Organization

§ Sec 2.3. Compensation and Reimbursement

§ Sec 2.4. Meetings

§ Sec 2.5. Removal

§ Sec 2.6. Quorum

§ Sec 2.7. Financing

§ Sec 2.8. Duties and Powers

§ Sec 2.9. Transitional Provisions

Rule 3. General Counsel

§ Sec 3.1. Employment

§ Sec 3.2. Duties

§ Sec 3.3. Grievances Against the General Counsel of the Association

§ Sec 3.4. Disqualification of General Counsel

§ Sec 3.5. Special Trial Attorneys

Rule 4. Professional Responsibility Tribunal

§ Sec 4.1. Composition and Appointment

§ Sec 4.2. Organization

§ Sec 4.3. Removal

§ Sec 4.4. Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses

§ Sec 4.5. Duties and Powers

Rule 5. Filing and Processing of Grievances and Requests for Investigation

§ Sec 5.1. Form of Grievances, Requests for Investigations, and Referrals Into Diversion Program

§ Sec 5.2. Investigations

§ Sec 5.3. Actions By Commission

§ Sec 5.4. Grievances Privileged

§ Sec 5.5. Continuation of Proceedings Notwithstanding Failure to Prosecute, Withdrawl or Settlement of Grievance

§ Sec 5.6. Pending Litigation

§ Sec 5.7. Confidentiality of Disciplinary Investigations and Results

§ Sec 5.8. Confidentiality of Disciplinary Records

§ Sec 5.9. Proceedings Which Are to be a Matter of Public Record

Rule 6. Formal Proceedings Before Supreme Court and Professional Responsibility Tribunal

§ Sec 6.1. Manner of Instituting

§ Sec 6.2. Contents of Formal Complaint

§ Sec 6.2A. Emergency Interim Suspension Orders and Related Relief

§ Sec 6.3. Notification of Filing of Complaint

§ Sec 6.4. Response to Complaint

§ Sec 6.5. Amendment of Complaint

§ Sec 6.6. Trial Panel

§ Sec 6.7. Setting and Notification of Hearing

§ Sec 6.8. Depositions and Discovery

§ Sec 6.9. Hearing Open to Public

§ Sec 6.10. Record of Proceedings

§ Sec 6.11. Powers of Trial Panel in Conduct of Proceedings

§ Sec 6.12. Evidence, Procedure and Standard of Proof

§ Sec 6.13. Report By Trial Panel

§ Sec 6.14. Briefing After Report by Trial Panel

§ Sec 6.15. Decision by Supreme Court

§ Sec 6.16. Cost of Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings Where Discipline Results

Rule 7. Summary Disciplinary Proceedings Before Supreme Court

§ Sec 7.1. Criminal Conviction of Lawyer

§ Sec 7.2. Transmittal of Record Relating to Conviction

§ Sec 7.3. Interim Suspension From Practice

§ Sec 7.4. Conviction Becoming Final Without Appeal

§ Sec 7.5. Appeal of Conviction

§ Sec 7.6. Disciplinary Proceedings Based Upon Same Facts as Criminal Proceeding

§ Sec 7.7. Disciplinary Action in Other Jurisdictions, As Basis for Discipline

§ Sec 7.8. Noncompliance With An Order of Support

§ Sec 7.9. Transmittal of Record Relating to Finding of Noncompliance with an Order of Support

§ Sec 7.10. Noncompliance Wirh An Order For Support, As Basis for Discipline

Rule 8. Resignation Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

§ Sec 8.1. Prerequisites for Resignation

§ Sec 8.2. Order Approving; Reinstatement

Rule 9. Procedure Following Disciplinary Action by Court and Notice Thereof; Winding Up of Business of Deceased, Disciplined or Missing Lawyer

§ Sec 9.1. Notice to Clients; List of Other Bars to Which Admitted

§ Sec 9.2. Notice to Other Jurisdictions

§ Sec 9.3. Appointment of Attorneys to Wind Up Lawyer's Business

Rule 10. Suspension for Personal Incapacity to Practice Law

§ Sec 10.1. Definition

§ Sec 10.2. Suspension

§ Sec 10.3. Procedure in General

§ Sec 10.4. Inquiry As to Personal Incapacity to Practice Law, Incidental to Disciplinary Proceedings

§ Sec 10.5. Joinder of Disciplinary Charges With Charges of Personal Incapacity to Practice Law

§ Sec 10.6. Representation by Counsel

§ Sec 10.7. Service of Process or Notice

§ Sec 10.8. Proof by Certified Copies

§ Sec 10.9. Examination by Physicians

§ Sec 10.10. Proceedings in Supreme Court

§ Sec 10.11. Application for Reinstatement

§ Sec 10.12. Confidentiality

Rule 11. Reinstatement

§ Sec 11.1. Petition for Reinstatement

§ Sec 11.2. Investigation by Professional Responsibility Commission

§ Sec 11.3. Hearing Before Professional Responsibility Tribunal

§ Sec 11.4. Standard of Proof for Petitions for Reinstatement

§ Sec 11.5. Findings Prerequisite to Reinstatement

§ Sec 11.6. Review by Supreme Court

§ Sec 11.7. Notice of Decision and Petition for Rehearing

§ Sec 11.8. Reinstatement Without Order After Suspension of Two Years of Less

Rule 12. Winding Up Business of Lawyer Who Is Deceased, Incapacitated or Missing Not Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

§ Sec 12.1. Notice to General Counsel

§ Sec 12.2. Action By General Counsel to Ensure Protection of Clients Upon the Receipt of Notice Pursuant to Rule

§ Sec 12.3. Appointment of Counsel to Protect Interests of Clients of Deceased, Incapacitated or Disappeared Lawyer

§ Sec 12.4. Rules and Forms to Effectuate Rule

Rule 13. Service

§ Sec 13.1. Manner of Service

Rule 14. Annual Reports

§ Sec 14.1. Annual Reports

Rule 15. Immunity for Official Acts

§ Sec 15.1. Immunity for Official Acts

Rule 16. Revocation of Prior Rules, Effective Date, Transitional Provisions

§ Sec 16.1. Revocation of Prior Rules, Effective Date, Transitional Provisions

Appendix 1-B - Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

§ Rule 1. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission

§ Rule 2. Scope and Exemptions

§ Rule 3. Continuing Legal Education Requirement

§ Rule 4. Credits

§ Rule 5. Annual Report

§ Rule 6. Noncompliance and Sanctions

§ Rule 7. Regulations

Appendix 2 - Bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Association

§ Preamble. Preamble

Article I - House of Delegates

§ Art I Sec 1. Control of Association

§ Art I Sec 2. Membership

§ Art I Sec 3. Residence

§ Art I Sec 4. Meetings

Article II - Officers

§ Art II Sec 1. Officers Enumerated

§ Art II Sec 2. Election of Officers - Miscellaneous Provisions

§ Art II Sec 3. The Board of Governors

§ Art II Sec 4. Eligibility

§ Art II Sec 5. Indemnification

Article III - Nominations and Elections

§ Art III Sec 1. Nominations

§ Art III Sec 2. Majority Vote - Run-off

§ Art III Sec 3. Uncontested Election

§ Art III Sec 4. Defect of Candidates

§ Art III Sec 5. Inauguration Ceremonial and Oath of Office

Article IV - Duties of Officers

§ Art IV Sec 1. President

§ Art IV Sec 2. President - Elect

§ Art IV Sec 3. Vice - President

§ Art IV Sec 4. Executive Director

Article V - Vacancies in Office and Ineligibility

§ Art V Sec 1. Vacancy in the Office of President

§ Art V Sec 2. Vacancy in the Offices of President-Elect or Vice-President

§ Art V Sec 3. Vacancy in the Board of Governors

§ Art V Sec 4. Ineligibility

Article VI - Board of Governors - Duties

§ Art VI. Board of Governors - Duties

Article VII - Bar Journal

§ Art VII. Bar Journal

Article VIII - Legislative Studies and Proposals

§ Art VIII Sec 1. Studies

§ Art VIII Sec 2. Legislative or Rule-Making Recommendations by Association

§ Art VIII Sec 3. Legislative Program - Subject Matter

§ Art VIII Sec 4. Endorsement in Principle - Subject Matter

§ Art VIII Sec 5. Legislative Proposals and Endorsements in Principle: Jurisdiction to Make

§ Art VIII Sec 6. Publicity Concerning Proposals

§ Art VIII Sec 7. Duration of Legislative Programs or Endorsements

§ Art VIII Sec 8. Recommendations Concerning Policy

§ Art VIII Sec 9. Recommendations Concerning Pending Legislative Proposals

Article IX - Sections

§ Art IX Sec 1. Establishment and Discontinuance

§ Art IX Sec 2. Bylaws

Article X - Amendment of Bylaws

§ Art X Sec 1. Young Lawyers Division

§ Art X Sec 2. Law Student Division

Article XI - Amendment of Bylaws

§ Art XI Sec 1. Amendment of Bylaws

Article XII - Immediate Effect

§ Art XII. Revocation

Article XIII - Immediate Effect

§ Art XIII. Immediate Effect

Appendix 3 - Code of Professional Responsibility

§ App 3. Superseded by the Rules of Professional Conduct, Title 5, Ch. 1, App. 3-A.

Appendix 3-A - Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct

§ Preamble. A Lawyer's Responsibilities

§ Scope. Scope

§ Rule 1.0. Terminology

Client-Lawyer Relationship

§ Rule 1.1. Competence

§ Rule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer

§ Rule 1.3. Diligence

§ Rule 1.4. Communication

§ Rule 1.5. Fees

§ Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information

§ Rule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients

§ Rule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules

§ Rule 1.9. Conflict of Interest: Duties To Former Clients

§ Rule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule

§ Rule 1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees

§ Rule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator Or Other Third-Party Neutral

§ Rule 1.13. Organization as Client

§ Rule 1.14. Client With Diminished Capacity

§ Rule 1.15. Safekeeping Property

§ Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation

§ Rule 1.17. Sale of Law Practice

§ Rule 1.18. Duties To Prospective Client

Counselor

§ Rule 2.1. Advisor

§ Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

§ Rule 2.4. Lawyer Serving As Third-Party Neutral

Advocate

§ Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions

§ Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation

§ Rule 3.3. Candor Toward the Tribunal

§ Rule 3.4. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

§ Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal

§ Rule 3.6. Trial Publicity

§ Rule 3.7. Lawyer as Witness

§ Rule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

§ Rule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

Transactions with Persons Other than Clients

§ Rule 4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others

§ Rule 4.2. Communication with Person Represented by Counsel

§ Rule 4.3. Dealing With Unrepresented Person

§ Rule 4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Law Firms and Associations

§ Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers

§ Rule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer

§ Rule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants

§ Rule 5.4. Professional Independence of a Lawyer

§ Rule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Mulitjurisdictional Practice of Law

§ Rule 5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice

§ Rule 5.7. Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services

Public Service

§ Rule 6.1. Pro Bono Public Service

§ Rule 6.2. Accepting Appointments

§ Rule 6.3. Membership in Legal Services Organization

§ Rule 6.4. Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

§ Rule 6.5. Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs

Information About Legal Services

§ Rule 7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services

§ Rule 7.2. Advertising

§ Rule 7.3. Direct Contact With Prospective Clients

§ Rule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification

§ Rule 7.5. Firm Names and Letterheads

Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

§ Rule 8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters

§ Rule 8.2. Judicial and Legal Officials

§ Rule 8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct

§ Rule 8.4. Misconduct

§ Rule 8.5. Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law

Appendix 4 - Code of Judicial Conduct

§ Preamble.

§ Scope.

§ Terminology.

§ Application.

§ Canon 1.

§ Rule 1.1. Compliance with the Law

§ Rule 1.2. Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary

§ Rule 1.3. Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office

§ Canon 2.

§ Rule 2.1. Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office

§ Rule 2.2. Impartiality and Fairness

§ Rule 2.3. Bias, Prejudice, and Harassment

§ Rule 2.4. External Influences on Judicial Conduct

§ Rule 2.5. Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation

§ Rule 2.6. Ensuring the Right to Be Heard

§ Rule 2.7. Responsibility to Decide

§ Rule 2.8. Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors

§ Rule 2.9. Ex Parte Communications

§ Rule 2.11. Disqualification

§ Rule 2.12. Supervisory Duties

§ Rule 2.13. Administrative Appointments

§ Rule 2.14. Disability and Impairment

§ Rule 2.15. Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct

§ Rule 2.16. Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities

§ Canon 3.

§ Rule 3.1. Extrajudicial Activities in General

§ Rule 3.3. Testifying as a Character Witness

§ Rule 3.4. Appointments to Governmental Positions

§ Rule 3.5. Use of Nonpublic Information

§ Rule 3.6. Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations

§ Rule 3.7. Participation in Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, or Civic Organizations and Activities

§ Rule 3.8. Appointments to Fiduciary Positions

§ Rule 3.9. Service as Arbitrator or Mediator

§ Rule 3.10. Practice of Law

§ Rule 3.11. Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities

§ Rule 3.12. Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities

§ Rule 3.13. Accepting Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value.

§ Rule 3.15. Reporting Requirements

§ Canon 4.

§ Rule 4.1. Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates in General

§ Rule 4.2. Political and Campaign Activities of Judicial Candidates in Public Elections

§ Rule 4.3. Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

§ Rule 4.4. Campaign Committees

§ Rule 4.6. Statement of Candidate for Judicial Office

Appendix 4A - Rules Governing Complaints On Judicial Misconduct

§ Preface. Preface: Article VII, Constitution of Oklahoma

§ Rule 1. Nature of Complaint

§ Rule 2. Timeliness

§ Rule 3. Council On Judicial Complaints

§ Rule 4. Review By Chief Justice

§ Rule 5. Confidentiality

§ Rule 6. Amendments

Appendix 4B - Rules for Mandatory Continuing Judicial Legal Education

§ Rule 1. Judges Who Must Obtain Annual Judicial Continuing Legal Education.

§ Rule 2. Approved Courses for Mandatory Judicial Continuing Legal Education

§ Rule 3. Judicial Continuing Education Programs at Meetings of the Oklahoma Judicial Conference.

§ Rule 4. Filing Reports of Mandatory Judicial Continuing Legal Education

§ Rule 5. Carryover of Credit-Hours to Subsequent Years

§ Rule 6. Report of Non-Compliance

Appendix 4C - Rules for the Committee on Judicial Elections

§ Purpose of Rules.

§ Rule 1. Organization

§ Rule 2. Complaints

§ Rule 3. Hearing Procedures

§ Rule 4. Appellate Procedures

§ Rule 5. Actions and Sanctions

§ Rule 6. Referral For Discipline

§ Definitions.

Appendix 5 - Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law in the State of Oklahoma

§ Preamble.

§ Rule 1. Qualifications to Practice Law in Oklahoma

§ Rule 2. Admission Upon Motion Without Examination

§ Rule 3. Examination Compulsory

§ Rule 4. Admission by Examination

§ Rule 5. Examination

§ Rule 6. Additional Examinations

§ Rule 7. Fees

§ Rule 8. Request for List of Individual Grades

§ Rule 9. Temporary Permits

§ Rule 10. Expiration of Temporary Permit

§ Rule 11. Hearing as to Fitness

§ Rule 12. Independent Investigation

§ Rule 13. Denial Under Rule Eleven for Failure to Demonstrate Good Moral Character, Due Respect for the Law, and Fitness to Practice Law - Minimum Time Requirements for Reapplication

§ Rule 14. Confidentiality of Records, Investigations and Results

§ Rule 15. Revocation

Appendix 6 - Rules of the Supreme Court on Licensed Legal Internship

Rule 1. Purpose of Licensed Legal Internship Rules

§ Sec 1.1. Purpose

Rule 2. Eligibility for a Limited License

§ Sec 2.1. Law Student Applicant

§ Sec 2.1A. Academic Legal Intern License

§ Sec 2.2. Law Graduate Applicant

Rule 3. Supervising Attorneys

§ Sec 3.1. Eligibility

§ Sec 3.2. Approved List

§ Sec 3.3. Number of Supervising Attorneys

§ Sec 3.4. Substitute Supervising Attorney

§ Sec 3.5. Number of Licensed Legal Interns

§ Sec 3.6. Change of Supervising Attorney

§ Sec 3.7. Responsibilities of Supervising Attorney

§ Sec 3.8. Termination of Supervising Attorney Approval

Rule 4. Law School Internship Programs

§ Sec 4.1. Approved Law School Internship Programs

§ Sec 4.2. Minimum Criteria for Law School Programs

§ Sec 4.3. Approval of Law School Programs

Rule 5. Procedure to Obtain Limited License

§ Sec 5.1. Documentation

§ Sec 5.2. Licensed Legal Internship Examination

§ Sec 5.3. Duties of the Oklahoma Bar Association

§ Sec 5.4. Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court

§ Sec 5.5. Licensed Legal Intern Oath of Office

§ Sec 5.6. Licensed Legal Intern Title

Rule 6. Term of Limited License

§ Sec 6.1. Termination of the Limited License

§ Sec 6.2. Inactive Status of the Limited License

§ Sec 6.3. Revocation of the Limited License

Rule 7. Practice Under the Limited License

§ Sec 7.1. Applicable to Courts of Record, Municipal Courts and Administrative Agencies

§ Sec 7.2. In-Court Practice Requirement

§ Sec 7.3. Supervision of Approved Supervising Attorney

§ Sec 7.4. Licensed Legal Intern Signature and Identification of Status

§ Sec 7.5. Criminal Representation Limitations

§ Sec 7.6. Civil Representation Limitations

§ Sec 7.7. Juvenile Delinquent and Deprived Proceeding Representation

§ Sec 7.8. Appellate Representation Limitations

Rule 8. Permission of Client

§ Sec 8.1. Permission of Client

Rule 9. Compensation of the Licensed Legal Intern

§ Sec 9.1. Compensation of the Licensed Legal Intern

Rule 10. Fees

§ Sec 10.1. Fees

Rule 11. Legal Internship Committee

§ Sec 11.1. Creation

§ Sec 11.2. Responsibilities of the Licensed Legal Internship Committee

§ Exhibit A. Exhibit A

Appendix 7 - Rules of the Court on the Judiciary

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

Appendix 8 - Rules for Judicial Legal Internship

§ Sec 1. Requirements for a Judicial Legal Internship License for the State of Oklahoma

§ Sec 2. Manner of Appointment and Tenure of Panels

§ Sec 3. Procedure for Securing a Judicial Legal Internship License

§ Sec 4. Term of Limited License

§ Sec 5. Time of Application

§ Sec 6. Term of License

§ Sec 7. Limitation of Practice Under the Limited License

§ Sec 8. Approved Judicial Legal Internship Programs

§ Sec 9. Compliance with Rules

§ Sec 10. Promulgation of Regulations