What happens if a judgment is not paid in small claims court?

If a judgment is not paid in small claims court in Kansas, the court will ordinarily issue a warrant for the judgment debtor’s arrest or a writ of garnishment of the debtor’s wages or property. The court can also order a levy of the debtor’s property or bank accounts, and can issue an order to hold the debtor’s property for payment of the judgment. If the debtor does not pay the judgment or make satisfactory payment arrangements, the judgment can be turned over to a collection agency or reported to credit bureaus. The court may also issue a document called an Abstract of Judgment, which becomes a lien on the debtor’s real estate located in the county where the judgment was issued. This lien can be enforced by the court. If the debtor does not pay, the court may also issue an injunction, restraining the debtor from engaging in certain activities, such as selling off assets or transferring property.

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