§ 1804.Written Consent to Dispute Resolution Proceedings

Chapter 37: Dispute Resolution Act · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026

In one sentenceRequires disputing parties to sign a written consent -- in a form the Administrative Director of the Courts prescribes, covering their rights and the proceeding's confidentiality -- before dispute resolution proceedings can begin.

Full Text of § 1804

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A. Prior to commencement of any dispute resolution proceedings, the disputing parties shall enter into a written consent which specifies the method by which the parties shall attempt to resolve the issues in dispute.

B. The written consent shall be in a form prescribed by the Administrative Director of the Courts and shall include the following:

1. The rights and obligations of all parties pursuant to the provisions of the Dispute Resolution Act; and

2. The confidentiality of the proceedings.

C. If the parties agree to have the resolution reduced to written form, a copy shall be provided to the parties.

Amendment History

Added by Laws 1983, HB 1136, c. 78, §4, emerg. eff. 7/1/1983.

Plain-English Summary

Before any dispute resolution proceeding starts, Section 1804 requires the parties to enter a written consent specifying which method they'll use to try to resolve their dispute. The Administrative Director of the Courts prescribes the form, which must state the parties' rights and obligations under the Dispute Resolution Act and confirm that the proceeding is confidential.

If the parties agree to put their resolution in writing, each of them gets a copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign something before mediation starts under this act?

Yes -- a written consent specifying the method the parties will use to try to resolve the dispute, before proceedings begin.

What has to be in that consent form?

The parties' rights and obligations under the Dispute Resolution Act, and confirmation that the proceedings are confidential.

Do I get a copy if we reach a resolution?

Yes, if the parties agree to have the resolution put in writing, each side gets a copy.

Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature. Last verified August 3, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: written consent to mediation oklahomadispute resolution act consent form12 O.S. § 1804