D.C. Code § 15-302

Current through codified emergency legislation effective July 18, 2024

Section 15-302 - Period during which writ of execution may issue; returnable period

(a) A writ of execution on a judgment in a civil action may be issued within three years after:

(1) the expiration of any stay of execution agreed to by the parties; or

(2) it first might have been issued under applicable provisions of law or rules of court.

(b) A writ of execution shall be returnable on or before the sixtieth day after its date.

D.C. Code § 15-302

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 525, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.

Disability insurance benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-4716.01. Exemptions from executions generally, see § 15-101 et seq. forfeited recognizances and judgments, executions upon, see § 16-709. Fraternal benefit association benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-5711. Group life policies and proceeds, exemption from execution, see § 31-4717. Landlord's lien for rent, enforcement by execution, see §§ 42-3214 and 42-3215. Public assistance, exemption from assignment and execution, see § 4-217.01. Seizure by execution of goods located on leased premises, payment of rent due as prerequisite, see § 42-3216. Teacher retirement annuities, exemption from assignment or execution, see § 38-2001.17. Unemployment compensation benefits, exemption from execution, except for debts accrued for necessaries, see § 51-118. Wrongful death damages, exemption from appropriation for payment of debts and liabilities, see § 16-2703. .