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Order on Objections to Garnishment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2008

This form is an official court order used after a hearing about objections to a garnishment. It tells the garnishee (the person holding the money) whether the objections are valid or not, and then orders what should happen with the withheld funds.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.101(K)

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used after a hearing where the defendant has filed an objection to a writ of garnishment. The judge fills out the order to tell everyone what the court has decided about the objection.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The judge signs this form after a hearing on objections to garnishment. The court clerk may also use it. The form is titled 'Order on Objections to Garnishment.'
What does this form deal with?
It deals with what happens to money that was being held (garnished) because of a court order. It states whether the objections to that garnishment are valid or invalid.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2008.

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