This bill aims to abolish the use of a writ of scire facias as a method for reviving outstanding judgments and instead allows for the revival of such judgments through a notice process. The legislative intent is to simplify the revival process, making it more accessible for judgment creditors. The bill amends Arkansas Code 16-65-501 to replace the requirement for a writ of scire facias with a notice that must include specific information about the judgment, such as the names of the parties involved, the court and case number, the current balance, and a statement of intent to maintain the judgment lien.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fees charged by clerks of the circuit courts. It introduces a new fee of $20 for filing a notice of an outstanding judgment and specifies that reviving an outstanding judgment will not incur a reopening fee. These changes are intended to streamline the process and reduce costs associated with reviving judgments, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system in handling outstanding debts.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1959 V2 - 4-9-2025 10:36 AM: 16-65-501, 04-09-2025, 21-6-402(b), 21-6-403(a)
Old version HB1959 Original - 4-1-2025 02:50 PM: 16-65-501, 21-6-402(b), 21-6-403(a)
HB 1959: 16-65-501, 21-6-402(b), 21-6-403(a)
Act 986: 16-65-501, 04-09-2025, 21-6-402(b), 21-6-403(a)