How can I enforce a small claims court judgment out-of-state?

In North Carolina, enforcing a small claims court judgment out-of-state requires filing a request for an Abstract of Judgment with the clerk of the small claims court where the judgment was rendered. An Abstract of Judgment is an official document that records the judgment awarded in the small claims court decision. Once the Abstract of Judgment is obtained, the petitioner can take it to the clerk’s office in the county where the defendant resides. The petitioner must file a request for a certified copy of the Abstract of Judgment with the clerk, and pay a small fee for the request. Once the certified copy of the Abstract of Judgment is obtained, the petitioner can take it to the court in the defendant’s home state with jurisdiction over the matter. The petitioner must then file a request to register the out-of-state judgment with the court. The court will review the documents and may require additional information from the petitioner. Once registered, the court has the power to enforce the small claims court judgment out-of-state. This can involve garnishing wages, levying bank accounts, and more. It is important to note that the court where the judgment is registered has the authority to modify the small claims court judgment if necessary.

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