HB2680 amends garnishment proceedings in Washington to specify costs and fees recoverable, including a garnishment attorney fee.

HB2680 modifies garnishment proceedings in Washington by detailing the costs and fees that can be recovered. It specifies that the writ of garnishment must include the amount to be held, which is determined by the unsatisfied judgment amount plus interest, or the amount prayed for in the complaint plus estimated costs and fees. The bill also outlines recoverable costs, including filing fees, service fees, postage, and a garnishment attorney fee, which is the greater of $100 or 10% of the unsatisfied judgment or collected amount, not exceeding $300.

HB2680 amends garnishment proceedings in Washington to specify costs and fees recoverable, including a garnishment attorney fee.

HB2680 modifies garnishment proceedings in Washington by detailing the costs and fees that can be recovered. It specifies that the writ of garnishment must include the amount to be held, which is determined by the unsatisfied judgment amount plus interest, or the amount prayed for in the complaint plus estimated costs and fees. The bill also outlines recoverable costs, including filing fees, service fees, postage, and a garnishment attorney fee, which is the greater of $100 or 10% of the unsatisfied judgment or collected amount, not exceeding $300.