AZ HB2230

Amends A.R.S. § 12-1574 to allow judgment creditors to serve writs of garnishment on garnishees by certified mail with return receipt requested, in addition to service by court-authorized officers.

Establishes that when a writ is served by certified mail, the effective date of service is the date of receipt by the garnishee.

Amends A.R.S. § 12-1577 to permit service of writs of garnishment on banking institutions by certified mail at the garnishee's regular place of business, statutory agent, or designated location.

Clarifies that certified mail service on financial institutions is effective upon receipt by the garnishee or the garnishee's statutory agent.

Eliminates the previous exclusive procedure requirement for serving writs on branch banking institutions located in the same county.