Bill > SB700

This bill allows city attorneys and municipal court clerks to file judgment liens, which are legal claims against a person's property to secure payment of a debt. This is an expansion of current law, which primarily allows prosecuting attorneys to file these liens. The bill outlines procedures for establishing payment plans for fines and costs imposed by municipal courts, including provisions for late fees and the eventual recording of a judgment lien if payments are not made. A judgment lien, once recorded with the county commission, acts as a claim against all of the defendant's property until the debt is fully paid. The bill also addresses the reinstatement of driver's licenses that may have been suspended due to non-payment of fines or failure to appear in court.

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