What is the garnishment defendant claim form for?

It lets a defendant claim that money or property held by the garnishee is exempt from garnishment or raise listed objections concerning the judgment or garnishment affidavit.

What information does the defendant claim form ask for?

It asks for the case number, the defendant’s contact information, applicable exemption and objection selections, and the defendant’s signature and date.

Augusta, GA · Richmond County

No notary required

Notice to Defendant of Right Against Garnishment and Claim Form

This notice explains garnishment exemptions and includes a claim form for a defendant seeking to protect eligible money or property from garnishment.

What this form is

The notice explains that some money and property may be exempt from garnishment and includes a Defendant’s Claim Form to request an exemption or dispute aspects of the garnishment. A defendant who wants to protect eligible funds or property must complete and file the claim with the Richmond County Magistrate Court Clerk, then send a copy to the plaintiff and garnishee. The form asks for case and contact information, claimed exemptions, and the defendant’s signature.

Who needs it

A defendant whose money or property has been garnished and who wants to claim an exemption or raise one of the listed objections may use this form.

How to submit it

File the completed claim form with the Clerk of Court at Magistrate Court of Richmond County, 735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 1400, Augusta, Georgia, 30901. Mail or deliver a copy to the plaintiff and garnishee at the addresses on the notice.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the claim form and certificate of service.

How to submit this form

1
Download The PDF
Download the garnishment notice and Defendant’s Claim Form.
2
Complete The Claim Form
Provide the case and contact information, check applicable exemptions or objections, and sign and date the form.
3
Prepare Copies
Make a copy of the completed claim form for the plaintiff and garnishee.
4
File And Serve The Claim
File the claim with the Richmond County Magistrate Court Clerk and mail or deliver a copy to the plaintiff and garnishee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the garnishment defendant claim form for?: It lets a defendant claim that money or property held by the garnishee is exempt from garnishment or raise listed objections concerning the judgment or garnishment affidavit.
How do I submit the garnishment claim form?: File the completed claim with the Clerk of Court at Magistrate Court of Richmond County, 735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 1400, Augusta, Georgia, 30901, and mail or deliver a copy to the plaintiff and garnishee.
Do I need a notary for the garnishment claim form?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the claim form and certificate of service.
What information does the defendant claim form ask for?: It asks for the case number, the defendant’s contact information, applicable exemption and objection selections, and the defendant’s signature and date.

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