Virginia § 8.01-503 - Withholding of wages or salary not required by preceding sections unless garnishment process served
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§ 8.01-503. Withholding of wages or salary not required by preceding sections unless garnishment process served
Nothing contained in §§ 8.01-501 and 8.01-502 shall have the effect of requiring any employer paying wages or salary to an employee to withhold any part of such wages or salary unless and until such employer is duly served with process in garnishment.
Code 1950, § 8-432.1; 1954, c. 379; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-503
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-503 cover?
Section 8.01-503 ("Withholding of wages or salary not required by preceding sections unless garnishment process served") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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