Oklahoma § 12-3311 - Governmental entity as party

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-3311 — Governmental entity as party, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-3311. Governmental entity as party

GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AS PARTY.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure

A. The disqualification of subsection A of Section 9 of this

act applies to a collaborative lawyer representing a party that is a

government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.

B. After a collaborative law process concludes, another lawyer

in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may

represent a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or

instrumentality in the collaborative matter or a matter related to

the collaborative matter if:

1. The collaborative law participation agreement so provides;

and

2. The collaborative lawyer is isolated from any participation

in the collaborative matter or a matter related to the collaborative

matter through procedures within the law firm which are reasonably

calculated to isolate the collaborative lawyer from such

participation.

Added by Laws 2025, c. 226, § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-3311

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-3311 cover?

Section 12-3311 ("Governmental entity as party") 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.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 12-3311?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-3311 apply to my situation?

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