Rule 31 Post-Judgment Proceedings

Post-Judgment Proceedings

(A) Filing of a satisfaction of judgment entry with the clerk of court approved by plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney of record will satisfy judgments of this court. In the alternative, judgments may also be satisfied by plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney's endorsement on the civil docket and the presence of the clerk of court or one of the judges, and attested by the clerk of court or judge.

(B) Proceedings in aid of execution will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in courtroom #4 at 1:45 and 2:15 p.m. If the judgement debtor has been properly served and fails to appear for the hearing, the plaintiff may file a motion requesting a civil bench warrant. Such motions shall be made in writing and personally served on the defendant. Motions for a civil bench warrant for an out of county defendant shall also be accompanied by a request to appoint a special process service. Motions for civil bench warrant shall be set for the contempt as well as the second PIA hearing on the above calendar no earlier than 30 days after the filing of the motion. Judgment debtors who have been personally served and yet fail to appear for the motion hearing shall be held in contempt of court and a bench warrant shall be issued by the magistrate assigned to the docket.

(C) If more than one garnishment is filed against a debtor on a specific day, the earlier time-stamped garnishment will have priority over the later filed.