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Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons - Hawaii
What Is Form 3DC32?
This is a legal form that was released by the Hawaii District Courts - a government authority operating within Hawaii. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?
A: Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons is a legal document used in Hawaii to enforce collection of a debt by directing a third party, known as a garnishee, to withhold money owed to the debtor and pay it directly to the creditor.
Q: Who can use a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?
A: Only creditors who have obtained a judgment against a debtor in Hawaii can use a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons.
Q: How does a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons work?
A: The creditor fills out the form and serves it on the garnishee, who is typically the debtor's employer or a bank. The garnishee then withholds a portion of the debtor's wages or freezes their bank account, and pays the money directly to the creditor.
Q: What happens if a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons is served on an employer?
A: If a garnishee summons is served on an employer, the employer is required by law to withhold a portion of the debtor's wages and pay it to the creditor.
Q: Can a debtor challenge a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?
A: Yes, a debtor has the right to file an objection to a garnishee summons and request a hearing to challenge the enforcement of the debt.
Q: Is there a limit to how much can be garnished through a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?
A: Yes, there are federal and state limits on the amount that can be garnished from a debtor's wages or bank account.
Q: How long does a garnishee summons stay in effect?
A: A garnishee summons typically stays in effect until the debt is fully satisfied or until the court orders otherwise.
Q: Can a creditor use a garnishee summons for any type of debt?
A: No, a garnishee summons can only be used to collect on a court-ordered judgment debt. It cannot be used for other types of debts, such as unpaid credit card bills.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2011;
- The latest edition provided by the Hawaii District Courts;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form 3DC32 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Hawaii District Courts.
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