This bill amends existing laws related to law libraries in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the Law Library Fund and the civil court flat fee schedule. It requires that in counties with a population of less than 500,000, the board of trustees must transmit excess funds from the Law Library Fund to the Supreme Court for deposit in the State Judicial Revolving Fund. Conversely, in counties with a population of 500,000 or more, the board must vote on whether to retain or transmit excess funds. Additionally, the bill modifies the annual transfer amounts from the court fund to the Law Library Fund based on county populations, increasing the threshold from 300,000 to 500,000.

Furthermore, the bill updates the civil court flat fee schedule, introducing new assessments for the Law Library Fund based on county population. Counties with populations under 500,000 will assess $6, while those with populations of 500,000 or more will assess $12. The bill also includes various provisions regarding additional fees for court services and establishes that the act will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152