SB5865 amends Washington's garnishment laws to standardize forms for employers and garnishees.

SB5865 revises Washington's garnishment laws to standardize the forms employers and garnishees must use when responding to writs for continuing liens on earnings. The bill mandates specific details in the first answer form, including employment status, financial accounts, and possession of personal property. It also requires the plaintiff to fill in minimum exemption amounts and maximum percentages of disposable earnings subject to lien. If the plaintiff fails to comply, the employer may treat the garnishment as non-continuing.

SB5865 amends Washington's garnishment laws to standardize forms for employers and garnishees.

SB5865 revises Washington's garnishment laws to standardize the forms employers and garnishees must use when responding to writs for continuing liens on earnings. The bill mandates specific details in the first answer form, including employment status, financial accounts, and possession of personal property. It also requires the plaintiff to fill in minimum exemption amounts and maximum percentages of disposable earnings subject to lien. If the plaintiff fails to comply, the employer may treat the garnishment as non-continuing.