The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to garnishments, specifically updating fees and conditions for garnishment proceedings. In Section 32-09.1-05, the fee for filing an affidavit of disclosure with the Office of Management and Budget is increased from twenty-five dollars to forty dollars. Additionally, the director of the office may offer an optional electronic method of service that does not require disclosure fees. Section 32-09.1-10 similarly raises the fee that the plaintiff must tender to the garnishee upon serving the garnishee summons from twenty-five dollars to forty dollars.

Furthermore, Section 32-09.1-16 introduces a new provision stating that a judgment cannot be rendered against a garnishee if the judgment against the defendant is less than forty dollars, exclusive of costs, thereby discharging the garnishee in such cases. These amendments aim to streamline the garnishment process and adjust fees to reflect current standards.

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