Civil procedure; authorizing service of process by electronic means; establishing procedures for service by electronic means. Effective date.

SB 138 allows civil court documents (like summonses) to be served electronically in Oklahoma, replacing or supplementing traditional in-person or mail delivery. It directly affects plaintiffs, defendants, and court clerks in civil cases by establishing specific procedures for electronic service, including requiring certified mail with return receipt for mailed documents and defining when service is considered complete. The bill amends Oklahoma's civil procedure code to make the language gender-neutral and sets an effective date for these changes. It does not change the substance of legal claims but updates how legal notices reach parties.