Minnesota § 571.92 - GARNISHMENT OF EARNINGS

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 571.92 — GARNISHMENT OF EARNINGS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 571.92. GARNISHMENT OF EARNINGS

Sections 571.921 to 571.926 relate to the garnishment of earnings. The exemptions available under section 550.37 apply to the garnishment of earnings if the debtor is a resident of Minnesota and the debtor's place of employment is in Minnesota, regardless of where the employer is domiciled. For the purposes of this section, "place of employment" means the location where an employee earns wages.

History:

1990 c 606 art 3 s 28; 2024 c 114 art 3 s 99

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 571.92 cover?

Section 571.92 ("GARNISHMENT OF EARNINGS") 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.

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