Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Cassandra Williams

Judge • Oklahoma County District Court

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Motion Brief
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Motion, Brief, Opposition, Reply Brief

  • Hand Delivery

Notice Of Change Of Address

Pleading, Motion, Response, Reply Brief

  • At Least 5 Days Before Hearing

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Oklahoma County District Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 107 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $238.39
    Applies to
    Civil claim over 10000

    A civil claim exceeding $10,000 requires a $238.39 filing fee plus service.

  • Fee
    $225.39
    Applies to
    Civil claim under 10000

    A civil claim for less than $10,000 requires a $225.39 filing fee plus service.

  • Fee
    $160.39
    Applies to
    Nonmonetary damages case

    A civil case not seeking monetary damages requires a $160.39 filing fee.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Uncontested waiver divorce filing

    Three copies of the divorce decree are required for an uncontested waiver divorce filing.

  • Applies to
    Uncontested waiver divorce filing

    Three copies of the entry of appearance and waiver are required for an uncontested waiver divorce filing.

  • Applies to
    Uncontested waiver divorce filing

    Three copies of the petition are required for an uncontested waiver divorce filing.

Service

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  • Applies to
    VPO
    Service
    Personal service

    A VPO becomes effective only after personal service by the sheriff's office.

  • Civil actions are commenced by filing the original petition with the Court Clerk, and the petition and summons must be served as required by law.

  • Service
    Personal service to opposing party

    Copies of motions, pleadings, orders, and journal entries filed after the petition must be served on opposing counsel of record by hand delivery, mail, or fax on the same day, with a certificate of service noted on the filed original.

Filing Timing

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  • A divorce waiver must be notarized and filed no earlier than one day after the petition is filed.

  • A same-day VPO petition must be completed and presented to the clerk by 2:30 p.m.

  • The party or counsel presenting a motion must obtain a hearing date from the assigned judge’s staff or the Court Clerk’s Office.

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