Arizona § 13-817 - Objection to garnishment; hearing; discharge of garnishee
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§ 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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-817
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-817 cover?
Section 13-817 ("Objection to garnishment; hearing; discharge of garnishee") 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.
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