Relating to the service of notices of garnishment by sheriffs

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law

Same legislation: HSB 26

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2021
Done: House committeeFebruary 2, 2021
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 17, 2021
Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2021
Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202148–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 24, 2021
Done: Signed into lawJune 8, 2021

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What’s in it

AI summary This bill changes how sheriffs deliver notices about garnishment to people. It requires the sheriff to serve these notices the same way they deliver original legal papers. People who receive these notices can also respond using the same official methods.¹

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Under current law, a sheriff is required to take the answer of the garnishee when the plaintiff, in writing, directs the sheriff to do so. The sheriff must then file the answer to the examination within seven business days of receiving the answer. This bill provides that the sheriff shall serve the notice of garnishment in the same manner as an original notice. The bill also provides that the person who received notice of garnishment may respond in the same manner and the garnishee shall submit answers within days of service.

Changed since by amendment S-3108; see Amendments.

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 23, 2021. On March 18, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§642.5

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Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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HSB 26Renumbered

89th General Assembly

HF 365Became lawfrom HSB 26