House Bill No. 1129, introduced by Pogemiller, amends 28 O.S. 2021, Section 152, which pertains to court filing fees in Oklahoma. The bill proposes an increase in the flat fee for filing a forcible entry and detainer suit to $100. Additionally, it modifies the existing fee structure by removing the previous designation of "actions for forcible entry and detainer" from the general category of other proceedings, which will now be classified under a new paragraph. The bill also includes provisions for various other fees associated with civil cases, such as those for divorce, probate, and garnishment, while maintaining the requirement that these fees are non-refundable.

Furthermore, the bill introduces several financial assessments to support various funds, including a $6 fee for the Law Library Fund and a $25 fee for the Oklahoma Court Information System Revolving Fund. It also specifies that a $5 fee will be credited to the Oklahoma court-appointed special advocates (CASA) program. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and includes provisions for litigants who claim poverty to file without payment of fees, pending a court determination of their eligibility.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-152
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 28-152