HB 2730
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: RA DP 5-2-0-0
HB 2730: writ of execution; judgments; renewal
Sponsor: Representative Hendrix, LD 14
Caucus & COW
Overview
Extends the eligibility period for issuance of a writ of execution after a judgment is entered or
renewed.
History
A judgment in favor of a party may have a writ of execution or other process issued for its
enforcement at any time within 10 years after the judgment is entered or within 10 years after a
renewal of the judgment. After 10 years lapses, an execution or other process cannot be issued
on a judgment unless the judgment is renewed by affidavit of process or an action is brought as
outlined. Statute prohibits the court from issuing a writ of execution after the death of the judgment
debtor unless for the recovery of real or personal property or enforcing a lien. The statutes list
specific effective dates for judgments that were entered into.
Provisions
1. Specifies effective dates for judgments that were entered on or after July 1, 2012. (Sec. 1)
2. Stipulates effective dates for judgments that were entered on or before June 30, 2012 and
renewed on or before June 30, 2017. (Sec. 1)
3. States that a writ of execution or other process may not be issued for a judgment entered on
or before June 30, 2012, that was not renewed on or before June 30, 2017. (Sec. 1)
4. Specifies that a judgment may be renewed by action at any time within 10 years after the
judgment date, but an action may not be entered on or before June 30, 2012, that was not
renewed on or before June 30, 2017. (Sec. 2)
5. Stipulates that an affidavit for renewal may not be filed to renew a judgment entered on or
before June 30, 2012 unless the judgment was renewed on or before June 30, 2017. (Sec. 3)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note