OK HB2138

Amends 12 O.S. 2021, Section 2012 to establish that no motion or hearing is required for default judgment when a defendant fails to file a written response with the court clerk within 20 days after service of summons and petition

Clarifies that contact or communication with the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney does not constitute an appearance, answer, motion, pleading, or response unless it is in writing and timely filed with the court clerk

Preserves the court's ability to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine the amount of damages to be awarded in default judgment cases

Amends 12 O.S. 2021, Section 727.1 to specify that postjudgment interest applies to amounts collected on judgments enforced during the pendency of an appeal that is subsequently overturned, requiring interest when restitution is paid to the defendant

Effective date is November 1, 2025