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This bill modifies Utah's laws regarding judgment renewal, clarifying and streamlining the process for renewing legal judgments. Specifically, the bill extends the time frame for bringing an action on a judgment to eight years from the date of initial entry or renewal, and establishes that renewing a judgment maintains the original judgment's date and collection priority while restarting the time limitation for legal action. The bill outlines detailed procedures for renewing judgments, including requirements for filing a motion in the original court, which must include an accurate affidavit detailing the judgment's current status and providing notice to the judgment debtor. Additionally, the bill specifies that when a judgment is renewed, it will be extended for the same duration as originally specified in state law, which is eight years. The renewal process helps creditors preserve their legal rights to collect on a judgment, ensuring they have continued legal recourse even after the initial judgment's standard time period has elapsed. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving legal professionals and courts time to prepare for the updated procedures.

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