Claims Included in New Garnishments Rule

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Question:

Does the new rule on Garnishments of Accounts containing federal benefits payments, apply exclusively to claims titled 'Garnishment' or do those titled Levy, Citation, etc also need to be included in making determinations?

Answer:

The actual label on the legal document is not important. If it fits the definition of garnishment and garnishment order in the regulation, you have to make the determination of whether there are protected funds in the account or accounts involved.

First published on BankersOnline.com 7/4/11