What does the garnishment defendant notice do?

It explains that some money and property may be exempt from garnishment and includes a claim form for a defendant to request an exemption or raise specified objections.

Do I need a notary for the garnishment claim form?

No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs and dates the claim and certificate of service.

What information does the defendant’s claim form request?

It asks the defendant to check applicable exemption categories or objections, provide contact details for hearing notices, and sign and date the claim. It also includes a certificate of service.

Augusta, GA · Richmond County

No notary required

Notice to Defendant of Right Against Garnishment of Money, Including Wages, and Other Property

This notice explains garnishment exemptions and includes a claim form for defendants 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 for requesting an exemption. A defendant can use the form to identify claimed exemptions, dispute the judgment or garnishment affidavit, and provide contact details for a hearing notice. The document says to file the completed claim with the Clerk of Court and serve copies on the plaintiff and garnishee.

Who needs it

A defendant whose money or property has been garnished can use the claim form to request an exemption or raise the listed objections.

How to submit it

File the completed claim form with the Civil and 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 listed on the notice.

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

1
Download The Notice
Download the garnishment defendant notice and claim form PDF.
2
Complete The Claim
Check any exemptions or objections that apply, provide contact details for hearing notices, and sign and date the claim.
3
Prepare Copies
Make a copy of the completed claim to mail or deliver to the plaintiff and garnishee at the addresses listed on the notice.
4
File With The Court
File the completed claim with the Civil and Magistrate Court of Richmond County at the address provided on the notice.

Frequently asked questions

What does the garnishment defendant notice do?: It explains that some money and property may be exempt from garnishment and includes a claim form for a defendant to request an exemption or raise specified objections.
How do I submit the garnishment claim form?: File the completed claim with the Civil and Magistrate Court of Richmond County at 735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 1400, Augusta, Georgia, 30901. Mail or deliver a copy to the plaintiff and garnishee at the addresses listed on the notice.
Do I need a notary for the garnishment claim form?: No. The document has no notary block; the defendant signs and dates the claim and certificate of service.
What information does the defendant’s claim form request?: It asks the defendant to check applicable exemption categories or objections, provide contact details for hearing notices, and sign and date the claim. It also includes a certificate of service.

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