Serve Garnishment Documents in Arizona

Garnishment is a post-judgment enforcement tool that redirects money owed to a debtor from a third party (employer or bank) to a judgment creditor. Arizona garnishment documents must be properly served on all parties.

Types of Garnishment

Wage Garnishment (Earnings Withholding)

Served on the debtor's employer. The employer must withhold a portion of each paycheck. Arizona limits withholding to 25% of disposable earnings.

Bank Account Garnishment (Non-Earnings)

Served on the financial institution holding the debtor's funds. The bank must freeze and report the balance.

Notice to Judgment Debtor

The judgment debtor must also receive a copy of the garnishment and their rights/exemptions notice.

Service Requirements

Judgment must be final before garnishment
Writ of garnishment issued by court
Serve garnishee (employer/bank)
Serve judgment debtor with notice
Proof of service filed with court
Non-earnings garnishment: 10-day freeze period

Where Garnishment Documents Are Served in Arizona

Garnishment service in Arizona requires serving both the garnishee (employer/bank) and the judgment debtor. Execution varies by county court precinct.

Serve Garnishment Documents in Arizona

We serve all parties in a garnishment action with documented proof.