Arrest for unpaid judgment
Date: Thu, 01/07/2010 - 17:10
I was just wondering if Massachusetts is the only state that does this. If a debt collector sues you and wins, or anyone for that matter they get a judgment. After the judgment there is what is known as a Supplementary Process hearing. If the defendant fails to show up, a capias is issued. What that is is pretty much a civil arrest warrent to bring you in front of the judge to explain why you failed to show up and what can be done as far as making a payment.
I know someone who got a letter from the Sheriff and he was scared over it. I had to explain to him what it was. IIRC they cannot pick him up after 5pm thus holding him in jail. Any other states like this????
I know someone who got a letter from the Sheriff and he was scared over it. I had to explain to him what it was. IIRC they cannot pick him up after 5pm thus holding him in jail. Any other states like this????
The capias is a civil warrant. It is issued against the debtor w
The capias is a civil warrant. It is issued against the debtor when he fails to show up at the court on a said date. I think the laws regarding issuing capias is same in all the states.
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousThe capias is a civil warran
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Originally Posted by Anonymous The capias is a civil warrant. It is issued against the debtor when he fails to show up at the court on a said date. I think the laws regarding issuing capias is same in all the states. |
Oh okay I thought it was just MA that did that.
