Homestead
Debtor's residential home and land over it is exempted up to the extent of
$ 80,000. And $ 7,500 in lieu of homestead.
Wages
Earnings of the person up to the extent of
60 days if reasonably required for support of the debtor or his/her dependent. And disposable earnings up to 75% or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage rate whichever will be the greater.
Personal Property
Personal property is exempted up to the extent of
$ 2,500. And $ 5,000 if the person has any reasonable claim.
Automobile
One vehicle up to the extent of
$ 1,200. And a sum of $ 32,000 for vehicle modified for disabled person.
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Household and Kitchen furniture up to the extent of
$ 1,000.
Professional Tools of Mechanic
Tools, implements of mechanic required in carrying on trade or profession is exempted up to the extent of
$ 1,000.
Professional Books and Implements
Professional Books and Implements are exempted up to the extent of
$ 1,000.
Payments on Wrongful Death or Bodily Injury
Amount convincingly reasonable as compensation debtor & dependents up to the extent of
$ 7,500 not including pain and suffering or pecuniary loss.
Total or Absolute Exemptions for
- Unemployment and Workmen's Compensation Benefits.
- Reinstatement for wrongful deaths.
- Life Insurance and Mutual Aid Contracts.
- Social Security Benefits.
- Awards to Crime Victims.
- Child Support.
- Specific Interest in Partnership Property.
Court's Address
655 1st Avenue North, Suite 210, Fargo North Dakota 58102-4932
Court's Phone Number
701-297-7100
Court's Email Address
webmaster@ndb.uscourts.gov
Court's Hours
800 AM to 430 PM
Jurisdictional Counties
All Counties
Court Locations
Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot
Judges
Hon. William A. Hill (Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court)655 First Ave., N. Fargo, ND 58102(701) 297-7140
Clerks
Dianne G. Schmitz (Bankruptcy Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court)655 First Ave. N., Suite 210 Fargo, ND 58102(701) 297-7112