Narrative Opinion Summary
A uniform mileage reimbursement rate has been established for expenses paid from the court fund in Oklahoma due to inconsistencies with existing rates under the State Travel Reimbursement Act and the reimbursement for state employees. This order aims to create consistency for accounting and budgeting in district courts. All mileage reimbursed by the court fund, including for jurors, interpreters, and witnesses, will be calculated at the standard mileage rate of 53.5 cents per mile as prescribed by the State Travel Reimbursement Act. The order was issued by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma on January 23, 2017, with all justices concurring.
Legal Issues Addressed
Application of State Travel Reimbursement Actsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The order mandates that all mileage reimbursed by the court fund will be calculated at the rate of 53.5 cents per mile, aligning with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Reasoning: All mileage reimbursed by the court fund, including for jurors, interpreters, and witnesses, will be calculated at the standard mileage rate of 53.5 cents per mile as prescribed by the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Judicial Order for Consistencysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The issuance of the order by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma reflects the intention to harmonize reimbursement practices across different entities.
Reasoning: This order aims to create consistency for accounting and budgeting in district courts.
Uniform Mileage Reimbursement Ratesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Oklahoma established a uniform mileage reimbursement rate for expenses paid from the court fund to ensure consistency in accounting and budgeting for district courts.
Reasoning: A uniform mileage reimbursement rate has been established for expenses paid from the court fund in Oklahoma due to inconsistencies with existing rates under the State Travel Reimbursement Act and the reimbursement for state employees.