H.B. 460 Summary

• Revises writ of execution form requirements to include judgment debtor's last known address and other personally identifying information if known.

• Allows continuous wage garnishment for child support obligations that automatically withhold non-exempt earnings at each payment interval until judgment is satisfied or released, with interim returns filed every 14-30 days depending on amounts collected.

• Permits judgment creditors to serve writs directly through attorneys (serving attorneys) rather than only through sheriffs for garnishments against financial institutions and future wages from employment.

• Establishes garnishment review procedures for financial institutions limited to 2-month lookback period to identify exempt funds, with immunity from liability for good faith determinations and allows notice of intent to terminate garnishment after 120 days of inactivity.

• Sets fees: financial institutions may deduct up to $10.00, employers may deduct one-time $10.00 fee, and judgment creditors may charge up to $20.00 for service or $2.00 per interim return on continuing garnishments.