Garnishee Answer On Financial Institution

GARNISHEE ANSWER ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. This form is used by a financial institution that has been served with a garnishment order in a case pending in the State Court of Gwinnett County. This form is the financial institution’s official response to the court, the plaintiff, and the defendant regarding any funds or assets it holds that belong to the defendant. The form requires the financial institution (Garnishee) to disclose whether it has any money or property belonging to the defendant at the time of service of the garnishment order and for the next five days. If funds are available, the institution must indicate the amount being sent to the court. If the defendant does not have an account or any assets with the institution, the garnishee can check a box stating that the defendant is not an account holder. The form includes a Certificate of Service, which confirms that copies of the garnishee’s answer have been sent to both the plaintiff (or their attorney) and the defendant (or their attorney). www.FormsWorkflow.com