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OK HB3262

OK HB3262
Fees; criminal and juvenile proceedings; increasing sheriff's service fee; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to fees; amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 153, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (28 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 153), which relates to fees and costs in criminal proceedings; increasing sheriff's service fee; amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 162, which relates to fees and costs in juvenile proceedings; increasing sheriff's service fee; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill increases the sheriff's service fee in both criminal and juvenile proceedings in Oklahoma. Specifically, for criminal cases, the fee for serving or attempting to serve writs, warrants, orders, or notices, or pursuing fugitives within a county will increase from $50.00 to $150.00, or mileage if greater. The same increase from $50.00 to $150.00 applies to services performed outside of the county, or actual necessary expenses if greater. Similarly, in juvenile cases, the sheriff's fee for serving or attempting to serve various legal documents, or pursuing fugitives, will also increase from $20.00 to $150.00, or mileage if greater. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these changes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee (on 02/24/2026)

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