Overview:

Before a garnishment can be filed the judgment must be docketed with the Spotsylvania County Circuit Court. There is a waiting period of 21 days after the date of judgment before a garnishment may be filed. 

Requirements:

• One Original Suggestion Form CC 1485 (PDF) with original signature of filing party and date at bottom
• One Original and five copies of the Garnishment Summons form CC 1486 (PDF)
• One Original and five copies of the Request for Hearing form DC 454 (PDF)
• One Envelope addressed to the debtor with sufficient postage
• Appropriate filing fee 

Filing Fees:

• For Garnishments less than $500, the fee is $60
  • $24 service fee included
• For Garnishments over $500, the fee is $70
  • $24 service fee included

(If the Garnishment will be served by private process server subtract $24 from the above amounts.)

Please note that this is not legal advice or representation,as the Clerk's Office is unable to give legal advice.