Which Oklahoma court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | District Court: Small Claims | Up to $10,000 | 12 O.S. § 1751 |
| General civil | District Court Over $10,000. | No limit | Okla. Const. art. VII |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 20 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (12 O.S. § 2012(A)).
15 Oklahoma forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Oklahoma practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- Summons12 O.S. §§ 2004, 2012(A): 20-day answer (no statewide form)
- Civil Cover SheetAdministrative cover sheet: CJ / CS / SC dockets, filed with the Petition
- Affidavit of Service12 O.S. § 2004(C): proof of service
- Pauper's Affidavit12 O.S. § 922: in forma pauperis (no numbered form)
- Dismissal Without Prejudice12 O.S. § 684: voluntary dismissal before pretrial
- Motion for Default JudgmentRules for District Courts, Rule 10: 20-day default
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Journal Entry of Judgment (Default)Signed by the judge: 12 O.S. § 727.1 fill-in rate; dormancy 5 years (12 O.S. § 735)
- Continuing Earnings Garnishment (Combined Affidavit + Summons)12 O.S. §§ 1171.2, 1173.4: 25% CCPA / 180 days; answer per § 1178
- General Garnishment Affidavit + Summons12 O.S. § 1173.3: non-continuing (bank); 10-day garnishee answer
- Application and Order for Hearing on Assets12 O.S. § 842: failure to appear supports contempt / bench warrant
- Garnishment Affidavit (Continuing Earnings)OBA statewide form pattern: 12 O.S. §§ 1172.2, 1173.4; clerk issues on affidavit, no motion
- Continuing Garnishment Summons12 O.S. § 1173.4: effective 180 days; returned with proof of service in 10 days
- Continuing Garnishee's Answer / Affidavit12 O.S. §§ 1177, 1178: earnings calculation; due 7 days after pay period or 30 days
- Notice of Garnishment and Exemptions12 O.S. §§ 1172.2, 1174(C): mandatory packet notice; hearing request within 5 days
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Oklahoma matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Affidavit of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Affidavit of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Journal Entry of Judgment (Default)
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Garnishment Affidavit (Continuing Earnings) · Continuing Garnishment Summons · Continuing Garnishee's Answer / Affidavit · Notice of Garnishment and Exemptions · General Garnishment Affidavit + Summons · Application and Order for Hearing on Assets
Fee Waiver
Pauper's Affidavit
Voluntary Dismissal
Dismissal Without Prejudice
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Oklahoma county are in the 1Court Directory: Oklahoma.
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