Bill > H0460

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding garnishments and enforcement of judgments in civil actions. Key provisions include: - Requiring the writ of execution to include the judgment debtor's name, last known address, and other personally identifying information. - Allowing the execution to be issued to either the sheriff or the judgment creditor, depending on the type of property being garnished. - Providing procedures for a judgment debtor or third party to claim property is exempt from garnishment, including deadlines and court hearing requirements. - Extending the maximum time period for a garnishment writ to be returnable from 90 to 182 days. - Allowing a judgment creditor to directly serve a garnishment writ on a financial institution or the judgment debtor's employer, rather than going through the sheriff. - Establishing requirements and limitations for the continuous garnishment of a judgment debtor's wages or unemployment benefits. - Authorizing the judgment creditor to charge fees for serving the writ and levying the execution, up to a maximum of $20, which can be added to the amount owed by the judgment debtor.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0460/