This bill amends existing laws related to law libraries in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the Law Library Fund and the assessment of court fees. 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 population, increasing the threshold from 300,000 to 500,000.

Furthermore, the bill updates the civil court flat fee schedule, establishing different fees for counties based on their population size. For counties with less than 500,000 residents, a fee of $6 will be assessed to the Law Library Fund, while counties with 500,000 or more will see a fee of $12. The bill also includes provisions for various other fees and costs associated with civil cases, ensuring that the law library funding is adequately supported. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152