Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Financial Institution Garnishee Answer
A financial institution uses this form to report money or property belonging to a defendant and answer a garnishment case in Richmond County Magistrate Court.
What this form is
This form lets a financial institution serving as garnishee answer a summons of garnishment in Richmond County Magistrate Court. It asks for the case parties and case number, the garnishee’s address, money or property held for the defendant, any amount paid into court, and whether the defendant is an account holder. It also includes a certificate of service.
Who needs it
A financial institution named as garnishee in a Richmond County Magistrate Court garnishment case uses this form to provide its answer.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This answer is signed without a notary; it includes a certificate of service, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer PDF.
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Complete The Answer
Enter the case and party information, garnishee address, money or property held, amount paid into court, and account-holder status.
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Review And Sign
Review the answer and certificate of service, then have the garnishee, its attorney, or an officer or employee sign and date it.
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Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer request?
- It requests the case number and parties, garnishee address, money or property held for the defendant, any amount paid into court, and whether the defendant is an account holder.
- Who completes the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- The form is for the garnishee, its attorney, or an officer or employee of the garnishee to sign.
- Do I need a notary for the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- No. This answer is signed without a notary. It includes a certificate of service, which the signer signs and dates.
- How do I submit the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- The form does not give a submission address or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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