This bill amends existing civil procedure laws in Oklahoma, specifically addressing offers of judgment. It modifies the procedures for making and accepting offers, establishing a deadline of at least seven days before a trial for serving an offer. The bill requires that accepted offers be filed with the court clerk and stipulates that unaccepted offers are inadmissible in court, except in proceedings to determine costs. Additionally, it specifies that if a judgment obtained by the offeree is less than or equal to the unaccepted offer, the offeree must pay the offering party's litigation costs incurred after the offer was made. The bill also outlines the necessary information to be included in an offer of judgment letter.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of the current law that relate to offers of judgment and confessions of judgment by defendants. It updates statutory language for clarity and consistency, ensuring that the provisions apply to actions filed on or after the effective date of the act, which is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of offers of judgment and clarify the associated legal implications for both parties involved in civil litigation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-1101.1, 12-1106