What is a judgment?

A judgment is a court order that determines the rights and obligations of the parties involved in a legal dispute. In Hawaii, a judgment is usually entered when one party in a civil case wins a lawsuit against the other party. This type of judgment is known as a money judgment because it requires a payment of money from the party who lost the case (the debtor) to the party who won the case (the creditor). A judgment may also be issued when an individual is found guilty of a crime. Judgments entered in debt or criminal cases are considered public records in Hawaii. These records can be searched by name or by case number. After a judgment is issued, the creditor can use different ways to collect payment from the debtor. For instance, a creditor can garnish the debtor’s wages, place liens on the debtor’s property, or use other means of collection allowed by law. It’s important to remember that in many cases, judgments can be enforced for 10 years or longer. Therefore, if a creditor won a judgment against a debtor, it’s important for the debtor to make payment arrangements in a timely manner to resolve the debt.

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