AB 774: Civil actions: enforcement of judgments.

The bill aims to simplify and streamline procedures related to enforcing judgments in civil actions. It allows judgment creditors to verify a judgment debtor's address through various methods, including the United States Postal Service, and to file declarations within a 10-day period. The bill also relaxes the time frame for filing claims of exemption and permits judgment creditors to release funds to the judgment debtor after the 20-day period. The bill clarifies procedures for exempting property from levy, including the burden of proof and the requirement for a court to order the return of exempt property. It also specifies requirements for employers to complete returns related to earnings withholding orders and to provide notice to judgment debtors. The bill authorizes judgment creditors to apply for reinstatement of a released lien, requiring them to file a declaration with specifie…