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OK SB1532

OK SB1532
Criminal fines, costs and fees; requiring waiver under certain circumstances. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/13/2022
Crossed Over
03/09/2022
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to criminal fines, costs and fees; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 983a and 983b, which relate to waiver and ability to pay fines, costs and fees; modifying applicability of certain provisions; requiring waiver of outstanding court fines, costs, and fees under certain circumstances; requiring certain compliance for eligibility for waiver; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma's laws related to criminal fines, costs, and fees. It requires the court to waive all outstanding fines, court costs, and fees in a criminal case for individuals who have either: 1) served a prison sentence, been released, complied with probation, and made timely installment payments for 24 months; or 2) made timely installment payments for 48 months out of the previous 60 months. The bill also requires individuals released from prison to report to the court to determine their ability to pay outstanding fines, fees, and costs, and allows the court to waive these amounts for those who have made required installment payments. The bill includes an effective date of November 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Enacting clause stricken (on 04/13/2022)

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