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OK HB3321

OK HB3321
Criminal procedure; authorizing civil enforcement actions for noncompliance of payment plans; repealer; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 983, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 983), which relates to financial obligations in criminal cases; deleting certain defined term; authorizing civil enforcement actions for noncompliance of payment plans; updating summons form to advise defendants of possible civil enforcement actions; deleting procedures for making referrals to the court cost compliance program; authorizing civil enforcement actions for delinquent court financial obligations; allowing for garnishments and other civil enforcement actions; removing procedures related to persons arrested pursuant to cost arrest warrants; deleting directive requiring utilization of court costs compliance program and referral procedures; repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Sections 514.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2024, and 514.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 247, O.S.L. 2023 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 514.4 and 514.5), which relate to the court cost compliance program and administrative costs for cases referred to the court cost compliance program; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies how the state handles unpaid court financial obligations, such as fines and fees, by removing the previous "court cost compliance program" and instead authorizing courts to pursue civil enforcement actions, like garnishment, against individuals who fail to adhere to payment plans. It also updates the summons form to inform defendants about these potential civil actions and removes procedures related to "cost arrest warrants," which were used to detain individuals for non-payment. The bill aims to streamline the collection process for delinquent court debts by allowing for more direct civil remedies.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 2/26/2026 Room 4s5) (on 02/26/2026)

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