Arizona § 12-1571 - Issuance of writ
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1571 — Issuance of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1571. Issuance of writ
A. The clerk of the court or justice of the peace shall issue writs of garnishment, returnable to their respective courts, upon the filing of the application required by section 12-1572 and the bond required by section 12-1573.
B. City and town magistrates may issue writs of garnishment, which are returnable to their respective courts, for nonpayment of any monies payable to the court including but not limited to bonds, fines, fees, sanctions, penalties, surcharges, assessments and restitution imposed in their courts on the filing of the application required by section 12-1572 and the bond required by section 12-1573. A political subdivision or court is considered a judgment creditor for purposes of garnishment.
C. The writ may issue to the judgment creditor as garnishee for property of the judgment debtor in possession of the judgment creditor or a third party.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1571
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1571 cover?
Section 12-1571 ("Issuance of writ") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-1571?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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