Bill No. 600 amends Section 152 of Title 28 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to court fees in civil cases filed in district courts. The bill increases certain flat fees for various legal actions, including divorce, probate, and civil actions, while also introducing new assessments. Notably, the fee for court-appointed special advocates is increased from Five Dollars ($5.00) to Ten Dollars ($10.00). Additionally, the bill establishes a new assessment of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to be credited to the Court Clerks Records Management and Preservation Fund until November 1, 2027.

The bill also outlines 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. The court is required to hold a hearing to determine eligibility for fee waivers, and until a final order is issued, the litigant may proceed without payment. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152
Floor (Senate): 28-152
Engrossed: 28-152