Garnishee Information Sheet
Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia
This form provides information about the rules for taking money from someone's accounts or wages when a court order is in place. It explains how to figure out how much money can be taken based on different pay schedules and types of accounts.
Where this fits in a case
After judgmentStage: After judgment
This form is used when a person or company (a garnishee) needs to figure out the correct amount of money to hold back or take from a person's wages or bank account because of a court judgment.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form explains the procedures for determining the correct amount of money to be taken through garnishment from wages or bank accounts.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form provides instructions for the garnishee, which is the person or institution holding the money that is subject to the court order.
- Does this form tell me how much money will be taken?
- It provides tables and steps to help calculate the maximum amount that can be taken, but it does not determine the final amount for a specific case.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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