An Act requiring the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires courts to report when judgments awarding money damages have been fully satisfied. Currently, there isn't a system in place to track when judgments are paid, making it difficult to determine if a judgment is still enforceable. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the judicial system by establishing a reporting mechanism for satisfied judgments. This will help ensure that judgments remain valid and can be enforced if necessary.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to report satisfaction of money damage judgments.
- Reports must include details of the judgment and the date of satisfaction.
- The reporting system will be maintained by the court.
- The reports will be accessible to the public.
- The bill addresses the lack of a current system for tracking satisfied judgments.
- The Judiciary committee will oversee the implementation of the reporting requirements.
- The reporting requirements apply to all money damage judgments.
- The reports will help ensure judgments are enforceable.
Who is affected
- Courts
- Judges
- Litigants
- Attorneys
- The public
Notable changes
- Establishes a new reporting requirement for satisfied judgments.
- Creates a system for tracking judgments and their status.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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