HB 1004 Summary

• Amends 12 O.S. 2011, Section 759, relating to appraisal of property in civil procedure execution proceedings.

• Provides two options for property appraisal when a general or special execution is levied on land: either use three disinterested persons or use an employee of the sheriff's office.

• Requires the court clerk to pay appraisers (whether disinterested persons or sheriff's employees) within 30 days of receiving the property valuation estimate.

• Maintains existing provisions regarding judgment liens and the filing of executions, garnishments, and notices in county clerk offices.

• Declares an emergency effective date upon passage and approval.