2018 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 - Criminal Code
§ 13-817 Objection to garnishment; hearing; discharge of garnishee

Universal Citation: AZ Rev Stat § 13-817 (2018)

13-817. Objection to garnishment; hearing; discharge of garnishee

A. A party who has an objection to the writ of garnishment or the answer may file a written objection and may request a hearing. The party shall state the grounds for objection in writing and shall deliver copies of the objection to all of the parties to the writ.

B. The court shall hold a hearing on an objection to the writ or the answer within ten days after receiving the request. The court may continue the hearing for good cause on terms the court deems appropriate.

C. The court may discharge the garnishee from the writ of criminal restitution if it appears from the garnishee's answer that the garnishee did not owe earnings to the defendant or have the defendant's indebtedness, monies, property or stock in the garnishee's possession and if no written objection to the answer is filed. The court shall enter an order discharging the garnishee.

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