Law library fees; transfers; Law Library Fund; surplus; board of trustees; civil court fees; effective date.

This bill updates how Oklahoma counties fund their law libraries and adjusts the flat fees charged for filing civil court cases. It establishes specific annual transfer amounts from county court funds to the Law Library Fund based on population size, ranging from $5,000 for smaller counties to $10,000 for the largest ones. Additionally, the legislation sets new fixed fees for various civil proceedings, such as divorce and probate cases, and directs portions of these fees to support the law library, court information systems, and interpreter services. The bill also includes a provision allowing individuals who cannot afford these fees to file for in forma pauperis status to avoid payment. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor on May 15, 2024.