2013 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 - Criminal Code
§ 13-815 Initial lien on earnings
13-815. Initial lien on earnings
A. If the writ of criminal garnishment is for earnings of the defendant, the writ is a lien on the earnings of the defendant from the date of service on the garnishee until any of the following occurs:
1. An order of continuing lien is entered.
2. If an order is not entered, within forty-five days after the date on which the garnishee files an answer.
3. The writ is quashed or released or becomes ineffective.
B. The garnishee shall not remit any withheld earnings to the party obtaining the writ until the court enters an order pursuant to section 13-818.
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