Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons - Hawaii

What Is Form 3DC32?

This is a legal form that was released by the Hawaii District Courts - a government authority operating within Hawaii. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?A: Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons is a legal document used in Hawaii to enforce collection of a debt by directing a third party, known as a garnishee, to withhold money owed to the debtor and pay it directly to the creditor.

Q: Who can use a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?A: Only creditors who have obtained a judgment against a debtor in Hawaii can use a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons.

Q: How does a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons work?A: The creditor fills out the form and serves it on the garnishee, who is typically the debtor's employer or a bank. The garnishee then withholds a portion of the debtor's wages or freezes their bank account, and pays the money directly to the creditor.

Q: What happens if a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons is served on an employer?A: If a garnishee summons is served on an employer, the employer is required by law to withhold a portion of the debtor's wages and pay it to the creditor.

Q: Can a debtor challenge a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?A: Yes, a debtor has the right to file an objection to a garnishee summons and request a hearing to challenge the enforcement of the debt.

Q: Is there a limit to how much can be garnished through a Form 3DC32 Garnishee Summons?A: Yes, there are federal and state limits on the amount that can be garnished from a debtor's wages or bank account.

Q: How long does a garnishee summons stay in effect?A: A garnishee summons typically stays in effect until the debt is fully satisfied or until the court orders otherwise.

Q: Can a creditor use a garnishee summons for any type of debt?A: No, a garnishee summons can only be used to collect on a court-ordered judgment debt. It cannot be used for other types of debts, such as unpaid credit card bills.