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MI HB4046

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

David Prestin

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • The small claims division may issue writs of execution after judgment but is prohibited from issuing writs of attachment or garnishment before judgment.

  • Parties to small claims actions may be represented by an attorney at law in matters related to issuance of execution or other enforcement of judgment.

  • The state court administrator must prepare plain English instruction sheets explaining how and when plaintiffs may request the court to issue writs of execution, attachment, or garnishment to enforce judgment.

  • Instruction sheets must be provided to plaintiffs when they receive copies of their judgment, and additional copies must be made available at district court clerk offices.

Legislative Description

Courts: small claims; small claims judgment collection on behalf of an awardee; allow for certain attorneys. Amends sec. 8409 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8409).

Civil procedure: other

Last Action

Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Judiciary

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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