Richmond County, GA · Richmond County
Financial Institution Garnishee Answer
Financial institutions use this form to answer a garnishment summons by reporting the defendant’s money or property in their possession.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Richmond County · Richmond County, Richmond County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- augustaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form lets a financial institution respond to a summons of garnishment in Richmond County Civil Court. It asks what money or property of the defendant the garnishee held when served and during the next five days, the amount paid into court, whether the defendant is an account holder, and any further statement. It also includes a certificate of service.
Who needs it
A financial institution named as garnishee uses this form to report information about the defendant’s money or property after service of a garnishment summons.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the garnishee or its attorney, officer, or employee signs, and the certificate of service is signed and dated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer PDF.
- 2
Complete the Answer
Enter the case and party information, describe money or property held, state the amount paid into court, and mark whether the defendant is an account holder.
- 3
Complete the Certificate
Complete the certificate of service, including the date and signature.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer report?
- It reports money or property of the defendant held by the garnishee when the summons was served and during the next five days, along with the amount paid into court.
- Do I need a notary for the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- No. The garnishee or its attorney, officer, or employee signs the form without a notary. The certificate of service also calls for a signature and date.
- How do I submit the Financial Institution Garnishee Answer?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.