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Section 1Definitions
Section 2 to 5Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 46
Section 6Arrest of debtor on execution; proceedings for examination, commitment or discharge; venue; recognizance; bail; sureties; liability for escape
Section 7Surrender of principal on recognizance by surety; new recognizance
Section 8Recognizances and bonds; breach; remedies
Section 9 to 11Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 48
Section 12Support in jail; discharge
Section 13Repealed, 1975, 377, Sec. 50
Section 14Supplementary process; application; corporations and certain trusts; service; proceedings
Section 15Judgment debtor; examination
Section 16Dismissal of proceedings; orders to produce property or make payment; failure to obey orders
Section 17Redemption of property transferred; refusal or acceptance of transfer by creditor
Section 18Contempt; procedure; effect; appeal
Section 19Charges of fraud; procedure; sentence; appeal
Section 20Transfer of property pending examination; commitment for contempt; exceptions
Section 21Supplementary proceedings; dismissal; discharge of debtor
Section 22Habeas corpus
Section 23Process servers
Section 24Debtors of commonwealth; discharge
Section 25Debtors of commonwealth; examination
Section 26Debtors of commonwealth; appointment of special counsel
Section 27Repealed, 1970, 888, Sec. 26
Section 28Persons committed for non-payment of tax; manner of discharge
Section 29Insolvency or bankruptcy; effect
Section 30Adjournments; attendance of witnesses