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OK HB3321

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Osburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates "cost arrest warrants" for failure to pay court fines, fees, and costs, replacing criminal enforcement with civil collection methods including wage garnishment

  • Authorizes court clerks to pursue civil enforcement actions against defendants who become delinquent on court-ordered payment plans, rather than issuing arrest warrants

  • 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

  • Retains "cost cite and release warrants" that allow law enforcement to issue warnings without taking defendants into custody for unpaid court financial obligations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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