The bill amends several sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to forcible entry and detainer, specifically addressing the issuance and service of summons in eviction cases. Key changes include extending the time frame for a defendant's appearance from a minimum of five days to a minimum of ten days, with a maximum of fifteen days from the date the summons is issued. Additionally, the bill increases the required service time for summons from three days to seven days before the trial date. It also introduces exceptions for specific types of actions and aims to make the language used in the statutes gender-neutral.

Furthermore, the bill updates the procedures for serving summons when personal service is not possible, allowing for posting on the premises and mailing to the defendant's last known address. It clarifies that such service does not confer jurisdiction for monetary judgments unless the defendant appears at trial. The bill mandates that the summons be in plain language and accessible to the public through the Oklahoma State Courts Network. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-1148.16
Floor (House): 12-1148.16
Floor (Senate): 12-1148.16
Engrossed: 12-1148.16
Enrolled (final version): 12-1148.16