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OK HB3321
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Osburn
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AI Summary
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Eliminates "cost arrest warrants" for failure to pay court fines, fees, and costs, replacing criminal enforcement with civil collection methods including wage garnishment
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Authorizes court clerks to pursue civil enforcement actions against defendants who become delinquent on court-ordered payment plans, rather than issuing arrest warrants
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Repeals Oklahoma's court cost compliance program (19 O.S. Sections 514.4 and 514.5) and removes the up to 35% administrative fee previously added for referrals to that program
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Retains "cost cite and release warrants" that allow law enforcement to issue warnings without taking defendants into custody for unpaid court financial obligations
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; authorizing civil enforcement actions for noncompliance of payment plans; repealer; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
2/26/2026