Wisconsin Statutes 812.405 – Garnishment of earnings to satisfy an order for restitution
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 812.405
- 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
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
Notwithstanding ss. 812.35 and 812.40, a garnishment of earnings payable to a debtor who owes victim restitution ordered under s. 973.20 (1r) remains valid and effective until the judgment is satisfied, unless sooner terminated by order of the court.