No. Community Service is imposed for criminal law; the small claims court is for civil actions. All they can do is agree the debt owed to you, and enforce settlement.
If you have a valid small claims judgment that is wholly or partially unsatisfied, you may assign the judgment to a third party by filing an Assignment of Judgment form with the clerk of the court. Contact the court for a copy of this form.
To record a Satisfaction of Small Claims judgment in California, you will need to obtain a Satisfaction of Judgment form from the court that issued the original judgment. Once the form is completed and signed, you can file it with the court and pay any associated filing fees. The court will then update the judgment to reflect that it has been satisfied.
In Colorado, the time given to pay a judgment in small claims court is typically 30 days from the date of the judgment. If there are specific circumstances that warrant an extension, the court may consider granting additional time.
It all depends on the laws and court rules of the state where the court is. But usually even a default judgment in a small claims court will count as a judgment lien, although a default judgment usually can be set aside if there were reasonable excuses for the default and if there is a meritorious defense. Some small claims courts require that a transcript of the judgment be sent to a central judgment docketing office, meaning that the judgment is not an automatic statewide lien as a judgment in a regular trial court would be.
In Wisconsin, a small claims court judgment can stay on your record for a period of 20 years. This information can impact your credit and financial reputation in the future.
A small claims court judgment stays on your record permanently unless it is satisfied, then it will probably still be there but show satisfied. Most people do not look at a judgment if it is over 7 years old.
If one party in an action does not appear at the trial/hearing the court can make a default judgment. This judgment is binding unless overturned at a later date.
To collect an award in small claims court, you will typically need to ask the court to enforce the judgment. This usually involves filing additional paperwork to request the court's assistance in collecting your judgment, such as a writ of execution or a garnishment order. You may also have to work with the court to locate the defendant's assets that can be used to satisfy the judgment.
It is nearly impossible to overturn a default judgment unless you can prove that you were not served properly.
The time it takes to obtain a judgment in small claims court can vary depending on the court's caseload and procedures. In general, the process can take a few weeks to a few months from the date of filing the claim to the final judgment. It is best to check with the specific small claims court where you filed your case for a more accurate timeline.
You will not get arrested for not going to small claims court over a bill. However, the court may issue a judgment against you for the amount owed if you do not defend your case.
In most states a judgment can be obtained in small claims court for an amount owed of $20 to $5,000. Your answer is yes.