Form 1DC32 Garnishee Summons - Hawaii

What Is Form 1DC32?

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 garnishee summons?
A: A garnishee summons is a legal document that requires a third party, called a garnishee, to withhold funds from a debtor in order to satisfy a debt.

Q: What is Form 1DC32 Garnishee Summons used for?
A: Form 1DC32 Garnishee Summons is used in Hawaii to initiate the process of garnishing a debtor's wages or bank account.

Q: Who can use Form 1DC32 Garnishee Summons?
A: Only certain individuals or entities, such as judgment creditors or collection agencies, can use Form 1DC32 Garnishee Summons to collect a debt in Hawaii.

Q: How does the garnishment process work?
A: After serving the garnishee summons on the garnishee, the garnishee is required to withhold a portion of the debtor's wages or freeze funds in their bank account. The withheld funds are then turned over to the judgment creditor to be applied towards the debt.

Q: Can the debtor challenge a garnishee summons?
A: Yes, the debtor has the right to challenge a garnishee summons in court if they believe it is unjust or if they have valid legal defenses against the debt.