--- title: "Joseph Gardner | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-gardner-associate-district-judge-craig-county-district-court-ok" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Joseph Gardner Craig County District Court · Associate District Judge ## Profile - Court: Craig County District Court - State: Oklahoma - Role: Associate District Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide Oklahoma Rule 34 authorizes videoconferencing in District Courts, subject to the presiding judge's discretion and case-specific limitations. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote exhibits Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote witness notice Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### courtroom electronic devices Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.oscn.net/static/JudicialDirectory.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.oscn.net/static/JudicialDirectory.pdf) - [Oklahoma State Courts Network official judicial roster](https://www.oscn.net/static/JudicialDirectory.pdf) - [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384) - [Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction 1.0: Use of Electronic Devices and Research Prohibited](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=479101) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-gardner-associate-district-judge-craig-county-district-court-ok", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-gardner-associate-district-judge-craig-county-district-court-ok", "name": "Joseph Gardner | KnowJudges", "description": "Joseph Gardner, Craig County District Court. 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Gardner was born in 1932 and passed away in 1982, marking a career that spanned several decades in the Oklahoma legal system (Find a Grave Memorial) - Judge Gardner’s career is remembered for his service to the legal community in Oklahoma - Craig County District Court, part of Judicial District 12, is an example of the type of courts operating in the state during his era (Kania Law Office) Judge Joseph M. Gardner remains a figure of historical interest in Oklahoma’s legal history, remembered for his dedication to the judiciary and his contributions to the state’s legal framework - His tenure coincided with a time when Oklahoma courts were evolving, including the expansion and restructuring of judicial districts in the mid-20th century (Oklahoma Supreme Court historical context) - Oklahoma’s judicial system, including district and supreme courts, underwent significant changes during Gardner’s lifetime, including adjustments to judicial districts and appointments of justices, which would have influenced the environment in which he served - Specific details about his early education and legal training are not widely documented in the available sources - Although specific landmark cases or rulings are not cited in the sources, his professional recognition indicates a respected position within the judiciary ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Rule 34. Videoconferencing in the District Courts](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-02bd1b61c6f8d05f202d0956) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=483384). Collected 2026-07-26.