Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 104.1

A. If funding is available, presiding judges of the district court may appoint court referees in their judicial districts to hear designated cases as assigned by the presiding judge. B. Reasonable compensation for the referees shall be fixed by that presiding judge. C. A referee shall meet the requirements and perform their duties in the same manner and procedure as set forth in Sections 1- 8-103 and 2-2-702 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes pertaining to referees appointed in juvenile proceedings.