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OK SB661
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases small claims jurisdiction limits from $7,500 to $10,000 for money recovery actions, replevy actions, and interpleader actions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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