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This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding court filing fees by increasing certain assessments collected by court clerks. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 152 to increase the amount assessed for Oklahoma court-appointed special advocates (OCASA) from $5 to $10 per filing. The bill maintains the existing flat fee schedule for various types of civil cases, such as divorces, probate proceedings, adoptions, and civil actions, while also preserving additional assessments for specific funds like the Law Library Fund, Oklahoma Court Information System Revolving Fund, and the Court Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Fund. The bill includes provisions for cases involving individuals who cannot afford filing fees, allowing them to file an affidavit in forma pauperis to litigate without paying costs. The changes to court fees will become effective on November 1, 2025, and are designed to support various court-related services and funds through modest increases in filing fee assessments.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb600&Session=2600