Minnesota § 571.771 - MONEY DUE FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 571.771 — MONEY DUE FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 571.771. MONEY DUE FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS
Money due or owing to any entity or person by the state on account of any employment, work, contract with, or services provided to any state department or agency is subject to garnishment. The garnishment summons may be served upon the head of the department or agency in the same manner as other summons in that court of record except that service may not be made by publication. Service of the garnishment summons may also be made by certified mail, return receipt requested. The disclosure must be made by the head of the department or agency, or by some person designated by the head having knowledge of the facts. If payment is made pursuant to judgment against the state as garnishee, a certificate of satisfaction to the extent of the payment endorsed on it must be delivered to the head of the department or agency 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 § 571.771
What does Minnesota Statutes § 571.771 cover?
Section 571.771 ("MONEY DUE FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS") 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 § 571.771?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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