The bill amends 28 O.S. 2021, Section 152, which outlines the flat fee schedule for civil cases filed in district courts in Oklahoma. It increases certain court fees, including raising the fee for court-appointed special advocates from Five Dollars ($5.00) to Ten Dollars ($10.00). Additionally, the bill introduces new assessments, such as a Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee credited to the Court Clerks Records Management and Preservation Fund, which will be in effect until November 1, 2027. Other fees remain unchanged, and the bill maintains provisions for litigants who cannot afford to pay court fees due to poverty.

The bill also specifies that payments for court fees can be made using nationally recognized credit or debit cards or other electronic payment methods. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to update the fee structure for court costs while ensuring access to justice for those who are financially unable to pay.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152