Bill > HB2098

This bill amends Oklahoma state law by increasing the court filing fee for forcible entry and detainer (eviction) suits from $100 to a new fee level, while also making several minor technical corrections to the court fee statute. Specifically, the bill increases the court filing fee for forcible entry and detainer cases and adjusts the numbering of subsequent fee categories. The bill also makes some technical edits, such as correcting spacing in terms like "court appointed" and "CASA" (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions for various court-related fund assessments, such as the Law Library Fund, Court Information System Revolving Fund, and Sheriff's Service Fee Account. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving court systems and legal professionals time to prepare for the new fee structure. The bill continues to preserve provisions for individuals who cannot afford court fees, allowing them to file an affidavit in forma pauperis to seek a waiver of court costs.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2098&Session=2600