THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL 66 | MARCH 2026 ANNUAL REPORTS Rule 14.1, RGDP, requires the PRT to report annually on its activities for the preceding year. As a function of its organization, the PRT operates from July 1 through June 30. However, annual reports are based on the calendar year. Therefore, this Annual Report covers the activities of the PRT for the preceding year, 2025. ACTIVITY IN 2025 At the beginning of the calendar year, 12 disciplinary and 5 reinstatement proceedings were pending before the PRT as carry-over matters from the previous year. Generally, a matter is considered “pending” from the time the PRT receives notice of its filing until the Trial Panel report is filed. Certain events reduce or extend the pending status of a proceeding, such as the resignation of a respondent or the remand of a matter for additional hearing. In matters involving alleged personal incapacity, orders by the Supreme Court of interim suspension, or suspension until reinstated, operate to either postpone a hearing on discipline or remove the matter from the PRT docket. In regard to new matters, the PRT received notice of the following: 4 Rule 6, RGDP matters, 11 Rule 7, RGDP matters, 5 Rule 8, RGDP matters, and 4 Rule 11, RGDP reinstatement petitions. Trial Panels conducted a total of 10 hearings: 7 in disciplinary proceedings and 3 in reinstatement proceedings. On December 31, 2025, a total of three (3) matters, two (2) disciplinary and one (1) reinstatement proceedings, were pending before the PRT. CONCLUSION Members of the PRT demonstrated continued service to the Bar and the public of this State, as shown by the substantial time dedicated to each assigned proceeding. The members’ commitment to the purposes and responsibilities of the PRT is deserving of the appreciation of the Bar and all its members. Dated this 6th day of February 2026. Martha Rupp Carter, Chief Master Professional Responsibility Tribunal ENDNOTE 1. The General Counsel’s Office of the OBA customarily makes an appearance at the annual meeting for the purpose of welcoming members and to answer any questions of PRT members. Given the independent nature of the PRT, all other business is conducted in the absence of the General Counsel.
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