Idaho § 11-705
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 11-705, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-705.
SHERIFF’S RETURN ON CONTINUOUS WAGE GARNISHMENT AND CONTINUOUS GARNISHMENT FOR CHILD SUPPORT. (1) In the case of continuing garnishments for wages, the sheriff shall file interim returns at intervals not to exceed fourteen (14) days, whenever the amount collected in the fourteen (14) day period is at least one hundred dollars ($100), but in any event, interim returns on such continuous garnishment shall be filed by the sheriff at intervals not to exceed sixty (60) days.
(2) Where an execution or garnishment against earnings or unemployment benefits for a delinquent child support obligation is served upon any person or upon the state of Idaho and there is in possession of such person or the state of Idaho any such earnings or any unemployment benefits of the judgment debtor, the execution and the garnishment shall operate continuously and shall require such person or the state of Idaho to withhold the nonexempt portion of earnings or unemployment benefits at each succeeding earnings or unemployment benefits disbursement interval until released by the sheriff at the written request of the judgment creditor or until the judgment for child support debt, in the dollar amount specifically set forth on the writ of execution and subject to garnishment as of the date the writ of execution is issued, is discharged or satisfied in full; provided however, that interim returns on such continuous execution or garnishment shall be filed by the sheriff at intervals not to exceed fourteen (14) days, whenever the amount collected in the fourteen (14) day period is at least equal to fifty dollars ($50.00), but in any event, interim returns on such continuous garnishment shall be filed by the sheriff at intervals not to exceed thirty (30) days. The proportion of earnings subject to garnishment as compared to total available earnings or unemployment benefits shall be limited to the percentage restrictions on garnishment of wages for child support as provided in section 11-712 , Idaho Code.
[11-705, added 2017, ch. 303, sec. 9, p. 805.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 11-705
What does Idaho Statutes § 11-705 cover?
Section 11-705 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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