Utah Code 77-19-1. Judgment for fine or costs — Enforcement
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-19-1
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
If the judgment is for a fine or costs when allowed by statute and the fine is not paid as ordered by the court, execution or garnishment may be issued as on a judgment in a civil action. The prosecuting attorney, upon written request of the court clerk, shall effectuate collection through execution or garnishment when the fine or costs have not been paid as ordered by the court.
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session