Minnesota § 551.043 - SALARY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 551.043 — SALARY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551.043. SALARY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
The salary or wages of an official or employee of a county, town, city, or school district, or any department of these bodies, is subject to attachment. The notice of third-party levy and disclosure shall be served upon the auditor, treasurer, or clerk of the body, or head of the department of the body of which that person is an official or employee. The disclosure shall be made by the officer or person so served, or by some person designated by that person having knowledge of the facts. If payment is made by the county, town, city, or school district, or any department of these bodies pursuant to a judgment against it as a third party, a certified copy of the judgment with a certificate of satisfaction to the extent of the payment endorsed on it shall be delivered to the treasurer as a voucher for the payment.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 551.043
What does Minnesota Statutes § 551.043 cover?
Section 551.043 ("SALARY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 551.043?
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