Volume 78 No. 30 November 3, 2007 The New Essential This latest addition to the Oklahoma Practice Series compiles coverage of all applicable family law caselaw and statutes in a single volume. It offers practice tips, checklists and essential forms, as well as Child Support Guidelines. It is a “must have” for anyone who occasionally or consistently practices in this area. ALSO INSIDE About the author . • Meet This Year’s Award Winners A former president of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Melissa DeLacerda has • 2008 Committee Sign-Up Form over 25 years of private practice experience, with heavy emphasis on family law. • New Member Benefit Announced She received her J.D. with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law. 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However, this does not constitute, and is in no way a recommendation with respect to any security that is available through the Program. 11/2006 The New Essential This latest addition to the Oklahoma Practice Series compiles coverage of all applicable family law caselaw and statutes in a single volume. It offers practice tips, checklists and essential forms, as well as Child Support Guidelines. It is a “must have” for anyone who occasionally or consistently practices in this area. About the author . A former president of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Melissa DeLacerda has over 25 years of private practice experience, with heavy emphasis on family law. She received her J.D. with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law. 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Date ______ Signature required ______________________________________________________________ Remit form and payment to Jenny Barrett, Membership Coordinator OBA, PO Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK. 73152 or fax to (405) 416-709 2802 The Oklahoma Bar Journal Vol. 78 — No. 30 — 11/3/2007 DEPARTMENTS HEME T : 2804 From the President DIVERSION PROGRAMS 2882 From the Executive Director INCARCERATION ALTERNATIVES 2884 Law Practice Tips Editor: Judge Lori Walkley 2887 Ethics/Professional Responsibility 2888 OBA Board of Governors Actions 2892 Oklahoma Bar Foundation News contents 2894 Access to Justice November 3, 2007 • Vol. 78 • No. 30 2896 Young Lawyers Division 2899 Calendar 2901 For Your Information 2903 Bench and Bar Briefs 2908 In Memoriam 2883 Editorial Calendar 2912 The Back Page pg. 2807 pg. 2842 Award Winners FEATURES PLUS 2807 Oklahoma Drug Courts: 2842 Annual Meeting Fighting Addictions & Changing Behaviors 2877 New Member Benefit Announced 2815 Family Drug Courts 2878 Committee Invites Review of Proposed Code of Judicial Conduct 2823 Mental Health Courts 2879 2008 Committee Sign-Up Form 2829 A Prosecutor’s Viewpoint on Community Sentencing: 2880 Custer County Bar Association Hosts