The bill amends Section 152 of Title 28 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to court fees collected by court clerks in civil cases. It introduces several changes to the flat fee schedule, including an increase in the fee for the Oklahoma court-appointed special advocates (OCASA) from Five Dollars ($5.00) to Ten Dollars ($10.00). Additionally, the bill establishes new assessments to be credited to various funds, such as a $6.00 fee for the Law Library Fund and a $25.00 fee for the Oklahoma Court Information System Revolving Fund. It also allows counties to assess an additional fee of up to Ten Dollars ($10.00) per case for courthouse security enhancements.

The bill maintains provisions for litigants who claim poverty and are unable to pay court fees, allowing them to file an affidavit in forma pauperis to seek a waiver of fees. It also permits payments for court fees to be made via credit or debit cards or other electronic methods. The effective date for the changes outlined in the bill is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152
Floor (House): 28-152
Floor (Senate): 28-152
Engrossed: 28-152
Enrolled (final version): 28-152