CA AB1119

Extends the required notice period for judgment debtor examinations from 10 days to 30 days before the examination date.

Allows judgment debtors in consumer debt cases to file a financial affidavit signed under penalty of perjury instead of appearing in person; if filed timely, the court must cancel the examination unless the judgment creditor files a motion showing good cause.

Prohibits courts from issuing arrest warrants for judgment debtors in consumer debt cases who fail to appear or file a financial affidavit; instead, courts must issue an order to show cause that can be satisfied by filing a financial affidavit.

Defines "consumer debt" as obligations for personal, family, or household purposes, excluding tortious/fraudulent conduct, unpaid wages, damages, penalties, and rental debt.

Requires the Judicial Council to create and update forms for the notice of financial affidavit and financial affidavit, and establishes a $60 filing fee for motions determining whether a debtor must appear for examination.