Section 7.6 - Civil Representation LimitationsRepresentation by the Licensed Legal Intern in civil cases is limited in the following manner.
(a) In civil matters where the controversy does not exceed the jurisdictional limit specified in Title 20 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 123(A)(1), exclusive of costs and attorneys fees a Licensed Legal Intern may appear at all stages without a supervising attorney being present. (see Interpretations 97-1, 97-2 and 2010-1).(b) In civil matters where the controversy exceeds the jurisdictional limit specified in Title 20 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 123(A)(1), a Licensed Legal Intern may appear without a supervising attorney being present only in the following situations:(1) Waiver, default, or uncontested divorces.(2) Friendly suits including settlements of tort claims.(3) To make an announcement on behalf of a supervising attorney.(4) Civil motion dockets, provided that a Licensed Legal Intern may prosecute but not defend motions and/or pleadings that may or could be the ultimate or final disposition of the cause of action.(5) Prosecute or defend contested motions to modify child support orders or decrees except when a change of custody of minor child is involved. (see Interpretation 89-1).(7) Uncontested probate proceedings, provided that the supervising attorney has reviewed and signed the proposed pleading that will be presented to the Judge for approval.(c) In all other civil legal matters, including but not limited to contested probate, contested divorces and adoption proceedings, and ex-parte matters, such as temporary orders in divorce cases, restraining order, temporary injunctions, etc., the Licensed Legal Intern shall appear only when accompanied by and under the supervision of an approved supervising attorney. (see Interpretations 91-2, 96-2, 97-1 and 2010-1).Okla. Stat. tit. 5A , app 6 § 7.6
Amended by order of the Supreme Court, 2018 OK 16, eff. 2/26/2018.