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Memorandum of Garnishee

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2022

This form is used by a garnishee—a person or business that might have property or money belonging to someone else—to report to the sheriff and the court about what property or money they hold for the person who owes the debt. It asks the garnishee to state if they are turning over property or money and, if not, to explain why.

The court describes it as: Filled out by the garnishee claimed to have personal property or money of the judgment debtor to tell the sheriff and court if they are turning over property or money and why it is not being turned over.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used during the process of enforcing a judgment, specifically when a sheriff has issued a writ and notice of levy or attachment. The garnishee must complete and return this form to the levying officer within 10 days after being served, unless they have already fully complied with the levy.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the garnishee, which is the person or business that might have property or money belonging to the person who owes the debt.
What happens if I don't return this form?
The text warns that failing to complete and return this memorandum may make the garnishee responsible for the costs and attorney fees incurred by others in getting the required information.
Does this form apply to all types of debt collection?
The form notes that it does not apply to garnishment of earnings.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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