Robert D. Bell at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
- Jurisdiction
- Oklahoma · State
- Judicial service
- June 1, 2005–present
Robert D. Bell
Judge · Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
Available research
Biography
Judicial service
- Judge, Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma, 2005-present
Education
- Duke University School of Law · LL.M.
- Norman High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma · 1989
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- University of Tulsa College of Law in 1992 · J.D.
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Tulsa College of Law in 1992. Bell later earned an LL.M. from the Duke University School of Law · J.D.
Personal record
Born May 11, 1967 · Norman
Courtroom rules and guidance
Remote Proceedings
Oklahoma Rule 34 authorizes videoconferencing in District Courts, subject to the presiding judge's discretion and case-specific limitations.
The Supreme Court hereby authorizes and approves the use of videoconferencing in the District Courts of Oklahoma, as set forth in the following general provisions.Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts ↗
Remote Exhibits
Oklahoma Rule 34 permits documents and exhibits used in videoconference proceedings to be transmitted electronically, with original exhibits transferred after the proceeding unless the judge orders otherwise.
Any pleading, other document, or exhibit used in a proceeding conducted by videoconferencing may be transmitted between the court's location and any remote site by electronic means, including, but not limited to, facsimile, scan, or email.Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts ↗
Remote Witness Notice
For Oklahoma district-court videoconference witness testimony, Rule 34 generally requires a notice of intent 30 days before the proceeding and allows objections within 10 days, subject to judicial discretion.
A proponent of a witness via videoconferencing technology at any hearing or trial shall file and serve on the opposing party a notice of intent to present testimony by videoconferencing technology at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled start of such proceeding.Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts ↗
Courtroom Electronic Devices
Oklahoma's uniform civil jury instruction directs jurors not to use electronic devices while court is in session and prohibits texting, posting, blogging, or broadcasting about the trial.
At this time, turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices. Do not use any electronic devices while court is in session in this case.Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited ↗
Sources
Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · checked August 2, 2026
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8158/robert-d-bell/Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101