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OK HB2466
Bill
Status
3/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Clark Jolley
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AI Summary
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Allows parties in civil actions filed on or after November 1, 2012 to make offers of settlement at any time after an answer is filed and until 10 days before trial.
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Provides that a party rejecting an offer of settlement may be liable for the offeror's reasonable litigation costs and attorney fees if the final judgment is equal to or greater than the rejected offer.
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Establishes specific procedural requirements for settlement offers, including service methods, 10-day response periods, required disclosures, and filing of notices with the court.
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Excludes guardianships, name changes, and adoptions from the settlement offer provisions.
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Requires all parties to civil lawsuits to submit to mediation prior to the end of discovery, with sanctions available for non-compliance.
Legislative Description
Settlements; providing for offer of settlement in civil actions; requiring mediation prior to certain deadline; effective date.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3/15/2012