The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to garnishments, specifically updating the fees associated with garnishment proceedings. In Section 32-09.1-05, the fee for making and filing an affidavit of disclosure is increased from twenty-five dollars to forty dollars. Additionally, the director of the office of management and budget is given the option to provide an electronic method of service that does not require disclosure fees. Section 32-09.1-10 similarly reflects this fee increase, requiring plaintiffs to tender forty dollars to the garnishee when the garnishee summons is served.

Furthermore, Section 32-09.1-16 introduces a stipulation that no judgment may be rendered against a garnishee if the judgment against the defendant is less than forty dollars, exclusive of costs, thereby discharging the garnishee. This amendment aims to clarify the financial thresholds and obligations within garnishment proceedings, ensuring that garnishees are not held liable for minimal judgments.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-09.1-05, 32-09.1-10, 32-09.1-16