(a) Once the Department has fully recovered the amounts owed by the debtor, including interest, penalties, and administrative costs consistent with the FCCS, the Department shall send the debtor’s employer notification to discontinue wage withholding.

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Terms Used In 29 CFR 20.212

  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor

(b) At least annually, the Department shall review its debtors’ accounts to ensure that garnishment has been terminated for accounts that have been paid in full.

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