Arizona § 12-1572 - Application for writ of garnishment for monies or property
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1572 — Application for writ of garnishment for monies or property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1572. Application for writ of garnishment for monies or property
A writ of garnishment shall be issued pursuant to this article after the judgment creditor or a person on the judgment creditor's behalf makes an application in writing. The application shall contain the following:
1. A statement that the applicant is a judgment creditor.
2. A statement that the applicant has good reason to believe one of the following:
(a) That the garnishee is indebted to the judgment debtor for monies that are not earnings.
(b) That the garnishee is holding nonexempt monies on behalf of the judgment debtor.
(c) That the garnishee has in the garnishee's possession nonexempt personal property belonging to the judgment debtor.
(d) That the garnishee is a corporation and the judgment debtor is the owner of shares in the corporation, or has a proprietary interest in the corporation.
3. The amount of the outstanding balance due on the underlying judgment, together with interest, accrued attorney fees, including fees for the garnishment, if allowed by the judgment or contract and accrued allowable costs, on the date the application is made, and the rate at which interest accrues on that judgment, or if no judgment has been entered, the amount of money damages requested in the judgment creditor's complaint.
4. The address of the garnishee.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1572
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1572 cover?
Section 12-1572 ("Application for writ of garnishment for monies or property") 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 § 12-1572?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-1572 apply to my situation?
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