Arizona Laws 13-816. Answer; time and form
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A. The garnishee shall answer the writ of criminal restitution in the court issuing the writ within ten days after being served.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 13-816
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
- Writ: means an order or precept in writing issued in the name of the state or by a court or judicial officer. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. If the writ of criminal garnishment is for earnings of the defendant, the garnishee shall answer pursuant to Section 12-1598.08. If the writ of criminal garnishment is for indebtedness, monies, personal property or shares of stock, the garnishee shall answer pursuant to section 12-1579.