Bill > HB1129

This bill amends Oklahoma law by increasing the filing fee for small claims court actions from $45 to $85 for cases involving $5,000 or less. The change applies to the initial filing of an affidavit to commence a small claims action, and maintains the existing rule that cases exceeding $5,000 will be subject to district court filing fees. The bill preserves other existing provisions of the Small Claims Procedure Act, such as allowing fees for service by sheriff or private process server to be taxed as costs, and ensuring that all collected fees are deposited with other district court fees. The law will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving courts and potential litigants advance notice of the fee increase. The substantial fee increase (nearly 89%) may impact individuals seeking to file small claims, potentially making it more costly to pursue legal remedies for minor disputes.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1129&Session=2500