Oklahoma SB973 prohibits contracts with private debt collectors for criminal fines and fees.
Oklahoma SB973 amends state law to prohibit courts and other state entities from contracting with private debt collectors to collect outstanding criminal fines, fees, and costs. The bill also repeals certain sections related to sheriff's service fees and warrants. It includes provisions for the distribution of collected fees to various state funds and accounts, such as the District Attorneys Council Revolving Fund and the Oklahoma Court Information System Revolving Fund. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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