Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Financial Institution Garnishee Answer
Financial institutions use this court form to report money or property held for a defendant after service of a garnishment summons.
What this form is
This answer form is for a financial institution named as a garnishee in a Civil Court of Richmond County garnishment case. It asks the garnishee to describe the defendant’s money or property in its possession, state any amount paid into court, and indicate whether the defendant is an account holder. It also includes a certificate of service.
Who needs it
A financial institution named as the garnishee in a Richmond County Civil 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 document is signed without a notary; the garnishee or its representative signs and dates the answer and certificate of service.
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, describe money or property held for the defendant, and complete the applicable statements.
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Sign and Date
Have the garnishee, its attorney, or an officer or employee sign the answer and complete the certificate of service.
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Submit the Form
Check the city website for current contact details for the department handling the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- A financial institution named as the garnishee in a Civil Court of Richmond County garnishment case uses this form to report information about the defendant’s money or property.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for case and party details, money or property held for the defendant, any amount paid into court, whether the defendant is an account holder, and a certificate of service.
- Do I need a notary for the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- No. The document has no notary block; the garnishee or its representative signs and dates the answer and certificate of service.
- How do I submit the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details for the department handling the form.
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