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MD HB349

Small Claims - Examination in Aid of Enforcement and Interrogatories in Aid of Execution - Prohibition


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Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
03/14/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
Dead
Vetoed
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Small Claims - Examination in Aid of Enforcement - Prohibition on Arrest or Incarceration for Failure to Appear

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the arrest or incarceration of individuals for failure to respond to a court order to appear for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment entered in a small claims action in the District Court. Additionally, the bill prohibits the District Court from ordering the appearance of an individual for an examination in aid of enforcement of a money judgment or ordering an individual to answer interrogatories in aid of execution of a money judgment in a small claims action within the District Court's jurisdiction. The bill applies to orders issued on or after the effective date of October 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (on 05/27/2022)

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