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OK SB661

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases small claims jurisdiction limits from $7,500 to $10,000 for money recovery actions, replevy actions, and interpleader actions.

  • Raises the filing fee threshold from $1,500 to $5,000 for actions subject to the $45 filing fee; actions exceeding $5,000 follow standard district court filing fees.

  • Makes transfer from small claims docket mandatory for defendant when claim is $7,500 or more, but discretionary when claim is less than $7,500; awards attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff if defendant improperly transfers.

  • Allows courts to award attorney fees up to 25% of judgment in uncontested small claims cases upon application with supporting documentation, increasing from prior 10% limit.

  • Updates discovery procedures for interrogatories, document production requests, and admission requests to modernize language, clarify service requirements, and make language gender-neutral; effective November 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Small claims procedure; jurisdiction and transfer; transfer from small claims docket. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/06/2017

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/30/2017
Judiciary - Civil and Environmental3/28/2017
Judiciary2/7/2017

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