Court Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Oklahoma (statewide), District and Appellate Courts

The OBF Court Grant Program is unique to Oklahoma and is the only program of its kind in the nation. It provides funding for courtroom technology, courtroom capital improvements, and extraordinary expenses that cannot be met by existing court budgets.

Funding Focus

• Digital courtroom recording systems
• Video arraignment systems
• Courtroom sound systems
• Portable digital recording equipment
• Courtroom tools and furnishings
• Automation of case management technology
• Other courtroom technology and capital improvements

Eligibility

• Oklahoma District Courts
• Oklahoma Appellate Courts
• Judges at county courts

Funding Sources

• Cy Pres awards to the OBF
• Fellows contributions
• IOLTA trust account income

Historical Impact

• Since 2009: $543,927+ awarded to 46+ different counties
• 2014: $86,615 awarded to 11 district courts
• 2015: $90,775 awarded to 10 district courts

Contact Information

• Oklahoma Bar Foundation
• Phone: 405-416-7070
• Website: okbarfoundation.org

Application Process

1. Submission Deadline: Applications typically due in May (2014 deadline was May 6)
2. Required Documentation: Complete 2014 OBF Court Grant Application Packet
3. Supreme Court Approval: For electronic equipment requests, prior approval from Oklahoma Supreme Court required before submission to OBF. Contact: Deputy Court Administrator Mike Mayberry at mike.mayberry@oscn.net or (405) 556-9847
4. Application Materials: Include statement with application confirming Supreme Court approval for electronic equipment
5. Review Process: Grant requests reviewed by OBF Grants & Awards Committee; telephone conference interviews conducted with applicants
6. Board Approval: Recommendations approved by OBF Board of Trustees

Application Documents

• 2014 OBF Court Grant Application Packet (available for download)
• Statement of Supreme Court approval (if applicable)