Proceedings Supplemental

Question 1

Proceedings Supplemental in General

Answer 1

Used if debtor does not pay once creditor has obtained civil judgment

Proceedings determine if debtor has income or property that could be used to satisfy the judgment

Question 2

Procedure

Answer 2

(1) File motion
(2) Service on debtor
(3) Hearing

Question 3

Procedure: File Motion

Answer 3

Following proper motion, court must order debtor to appear for a hearing

Question 4

Procedure: Service on Debtor

Answer 4

Creditor must serve the motion, with the court order and related documents, on the debtor or the third party

Question 5

Procedure: Hearing

Answer 5

Creditor can ask debtor or inform court about debtor’s ability to pay

Judge may order:

(1) Debtor pay judgment in full or installments
(2) Garnishment of debtor’s earnings
(3) Execution against debtor’s personal property
(4) Debtor to provide more information or reappear in future