12-1598.02. Grounds for issuance of writ of garnishment of earnings The clerk of the court, justice of the peace or city or town magistrate shall issue writs of garnishments of earnings, returnable to that court, only in cases in which a party to that action is a judgment creditor. The city or town magistrate shall issue writs of garnishment only for nonpayment of fines, fees, sanctions and restitution imposed in that court.
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