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OK SB527
Bill
AI Summary
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Modifies venue for claims against original makers of assigned notes or debts to allow filing in either the county where the maker resides or where the claim arose.
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Changes judgment lien release language from "discharged" to "unenforceable" and allows courts to release liens upon motion when judgments become unenforceable without requiring judgment creditor consent.
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Increases attorney fees for judgment creditors from $75 to $100 per order/subpoena/discovery request, with annual cap raised from $150 to $300.
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Adds authority for judgment creditors to suspend or modify garnishments by written agreement with judgment debtors, with agreement to be filed with court and mailed to garnishee.
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Reduces continuing earnings garnishment duration from indefinite to 180 days maximum, with provision allowing subsequent garnishments to take effect immediately upon prior garnishment conclusion.
Legislative Description
Judgment creditors; modifying procedural provisions.
Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/09/2011
5/9/2011