Oklahoma § 12-1802 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1802 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1802. Definitions
As used in the Dispute Resolution Act:
1. "Initiating party" means the party who first seeks
mediation.
2. "Mediation" means the process of resolving a dispute with
the assistance of a mediator outside of a formal court proceeding.
3. "Mediator" means any person certified pursuant to the
provisions of the Dispute Resolution Act or the District Court
Mediation Act to assist in the resolution of a dispute.
4. "Party" means an individual person, company, or governmental
agency.
5. "Resolution" means the final determination of the dispute,
arrived at by the parties upon their own initiative or by anyone
authorized in writing to act in their behalf or with the help of a
mediator.
6. "Responding party" means the party who is named by the
initiating party as the other party in a dispute where mediation is
sought.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 78, § 2, operative July 1, 1983. Amended by
Laws 2000, c. 323, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-1802
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-1802 cover?
Section 12-1802 ("Definitions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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