Serving Writs of Garnishment

At RapidRPS.com, we are often asked about the type of documents we serve.  In order to provide a guide for service of Writs of Garnishment (Wage Garnishment, Bank Levy, etc.), we provide the following:

RapidRPS serves Writ(s) of Garnishment on banks, employers, and other sources of income and income streams.  Please send your documents directly to our office.  If you need documents produced, RapidRPS is an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer (AZCLDP #81293).  If you have any questions, please give us a call at (877) 472-7431 or drop us an email at: service@rapidrps.com.  We’ll be happy to help.

The following is a checklist of items we need to have in order to effect service of any writ:

NON-EARNINGS GARNISHMENT:

Documents to Serve:

1. 2 COPIES:      FORM 2, Writ of Garnishment & Summons (Non-Earnings)
2. 1 COPY:         FORM 3, Instructions to Garnishee (Non-Earnings) 
3. 4 COPIES:      FORM 4, Garnishee’s Answer (Non-Earnings)
4.  2 COPIES:      FORM 7,  Notice to Judgment Debtor of Garnishment (Non-Earnings)      
5. 2 COPIES:      FORM 8, Request for Hearing on Garnishment (Non-Earnings)      
6. 2 COPIES:      FORM 9, Notice of Hearing on Garnishment (Non-Earnings)
7.  1 COPY:         JUDGMENT (If Judgment Creditor is the Assignee, a copy of the Assignment of Judgment, as well)
8. $25 SEARCH FEE CHECK (Payable to Garnishee)

WAGE GARNISHMENT:

Documents to Serve on Employer:

1.  2 COPIES:      FORM 2, Writ of Garnishment & Summons (Earnings)
2.  2 COPIES:      FORM 5, Instructions to Garnishee (Earnings)         
3.  4 COPIES:      FORM 6, Garnishee’s Answer (Earnings)
4.  4 COPIES:      FORM 9,  Notice of Hearing on Garnishment (Earnings)     
5. 2 COPIES:      FORM 10, 2nd Notice to Judgment Debtor of Garnishment (Earnings)
6. 2 COPIES:      FORM 11, Request for Hearing on Garnishment (Earnings)
7.  4 COPIES:      FORM 12, Garnishee’s Nonexempt Earnings Statement      
8.  2 COPIES:      FORM 14,  Request for Hearing on Nonexempt Earnings Statement
9. 1 COPY:         JUDGMENT (If Judgment Creditor is the Assignee, a copy of the Assignment of Judgment, as well)

Documents to Serve on Judgment Debtor:

1. 1 COPY:         FORM 2, Writ of Garnishment & Summons (Earnings)
2. 1 COPY:         FORM 7, Initial Notice to Judgment Debtor of Garnishment (Earnings)     
3. 1 COPIES:      FORM 8, Request for Hearing on Garnishment (Earnings)  
4. 1 COPY:         FORM 9,  Notice of Hearing on Garnishment (Earnings)

Disclaimer: This article was written for educational purposes only. Nothing in this communication should be considered legal advice. The reader should do his/her own research to verify the accuracy and applicability of the information presented.  At RapidRPS, we not only serve legal process, but also prepare legal documents for enforcement of your judgment and other purposes. Neither RapidRPS nor any of our employees, assigns or agents are attorneys. We do not render legal advice. If you require legal advice, please consult your own counsel.