Fees; court financial obligations in criminal cases; judgment; stay; prohibiting imprisonment for failure to pay; court cost compliance program; effective date.
HB 2127 prohibits imprisoning defendants for inability to pay court fines, fees, or costs in criminal cases. It establishes a court cost compliance program with liaisons to help defendants set up installment payment plans instead of facing jail time. The bill requires courts to accept payments via phone, mail, or online, and mandates that defendants pay all costs (including fines, fees, and assessments) through this structured process. This directly affects individuals convicted of crimes who owe court financial obligations in Oklahoma.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Kannady
RRepublican
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