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DC-454

Notice to Judgment Debtor- How to Claim Exemptions from Garnishment

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a notice that tells a person that their property or wages might be taken by a creditor who has a judgment against them. It also provides a form to request a court hearing to claim that certain property or wages should be exempt from being taken.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a creditor has issued a Summons in Garnishment or Notice of Lien, which means they are asking the court to take money or property to pay a debt.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a notice about garnishment and includes a request form to claim exemptions, which are types of property or wages that the law says cannot be taken to pay a debt.
Do I have to file this form?
If you do not claim an exemption and do not argue against the garnishment, you are not required to appear in court.
What happens if I claim an exemption?
If you claim an exemption, you must fill out the claim form and give it to the court clerk. You have a right to a hearing within seven business days of filing your claim.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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