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AR HB1959
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brown
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the writ of scire facias, replacing it with a simplified notice-filing process to revive outstanding judgments before their liens expire
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Judgment creditors must file notice containing debtor and creditor names, court and case number, current judgment balance, and a statement of intent to maintain the lien
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Notice must be served on the judgment debtor via first class mail to their last known address, or posted at the courthouse door for 4 weeks if whereabouts are unknown
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Judgments may only be revived within 10 years of the original judgment date or within 10 years of the previous revival notice filing
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Circuit court clerks will charge a $20.00 fee for filing notice of outstanding judgment, and revival of a judgment is exempt from standard reopening fees
Legislative Description
To Abolish The Use Of A Writ Of Scire Facias As The Means Of Reviving An Outstanding Judgment; To Allow A Judgment To Be Revived By Notice; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Fees To Be Charged By Clerks Of The Circuit Courts.
Last Action
Notification that HB1959 is now Act 986
4/22/2025