FL S0592

Authorizes an authorized employee or agent of a business entity to execute, file, and serve a garnishment answer on behalf of the entity, rather than requiring the entity itself to respond.

Extends the response time for plaintiffs or their attorneys to object to a defendant's claim of exemption from 3 business days to 8 business days for hand-delivered notices and from 8 business days to 14 business days for mailed notices.

Requires defendants claiming a garnishment exemption to certify under oath and penalty of perjury that they have provided notice of their claim and request for hearing to the plaintiff, garnishee, or their respective attorneys.

Revises the "Notice to Defendant" form to clarify that defendants may provide exemption notices to either the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney and the garnishee or garnishee's attorney.

Repeals section 222.12, Florida Statutes, relating to proceedings for exemption, and takes effect July 1, 2013.