Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1802: Definitions

As used in the Dispute Resolution Act:

1. "Initiating party" means the party who first seeks

mediation.

2. "Mediation" means the process of resolving a dispute with

the assistance of a mediator outside of a formal court proceeding.

3. "Mediator" means any person certified pursuant to the

provisions of the Dispute Resolution Act or the District Court

Mediation Act to assist in the resolution of a dispute.

4. "Party" means an individual person, company, or governmental

agency.

5. "Resolution" means the final determination of the dispute,

arrived at by the parties upon their own initiative or by anyone

authorized in writing to act in their behalf or with the help of a

mediator.

6. "Responding party" means the party who is named by the

initiating party as the other party in a dispute where mediation is

sought.