Oklahoma § 76-96 - Service of report on all defendants - Trial docket Interpretation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-96 — Service of report on all defendants - Trial docket Interpretation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-96. Service of report on all defendants - Trial docket Interpretation
A. In order to have an asbestos or silica claim placed on any
active trial docket in this state, or brought to trial in this
state, or conduct discovery in an asbestos or silica claim in this
state, an individual must provide prima facie evidence of impairment
by serving on each defendant who answers or otherwise appears, a
report prescribed by this act.
B. In an action pending on the effective date of this act, the
case shall not be allowed to be called for or proceed to trial until
ninety (90) days after a report has been served on each defendant.
C. This act shall not be interpreted to create, alter, or
eliminate a legal cause of action for any asbestos- and/or silicarelated claimant who has been diagnosed with any asbestos- and/or
silica-related disease. The act sets the procedure by which the
courts in this state shall manage trial settings for all asbestosand/or silica-related claims.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts
Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 21, § 8, emerg. eff. Sept. 10,
2013.
NOTE: Text formerly resided under repealed Title 76, § 66, which
was derived from Laws 2009, c. 228, § 60, which was held
unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of
Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789
(Okla. 2013).
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-96
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-96 cover?
Section 76-96 ("Service of report on all defendants - Trial docket Interpretation") 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 § 76-96?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 76-96" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 76-96 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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