4.02.020 Property Exempt from Execution

(a) Following property is exempted from execution:

(1) Clothes and other items for personal use for the debtor including furniture, equipment and chattels in the house up to five thousand dollars ($5000).

(2) Tools, vehicles and other equipment the debtor needs for his employment, or education, up to four thousand dollars ($4000).

(b) When determining exemptions, the Judge may take into consideration:

(1) Whether the debtor or a person in the debtor's household is suffering from a serious illness or a disability which requires special equipment;

(2) If special circumstances allow it, items under subsection (a)(2) above may be exempted even if the value is greater than four thousand dollars($4000).

This section shall not apply to garnishment of wages proceedings as described in Section 4.05.010.