§ 32.1 Purpose and scope
§ 32.2 Definitions
§ 32.3 General rule
§ 32.4 Notice
§ 32.5 Hearing
§ 32.6 Withholding order
§ 32.7 Certification by employer
§ 32.8 Amounts withheld
§ 32.9 Financial hardship
§ 32.10 Refunds
§ 32.11 Ending garnishment
§ 32.12 Right of action

Terms Used In 45 CFR Part 32 - Administrative Wage Garnishment

  • amounts required by law to be withheld: include amounts for deductions such as social security taxes and withholding taxes, but do not include any amount withheld pursuant to a court order. See 45 CFR 32.2
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • explosives: as used in this Subpart N includes blasting agents. See 30 CFR 77.1300
  • 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
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.