Garnishments

The purpose of this information is to better inform the general public of procedural matters. Nothing contained herein is intended to advise anyone as to legal remedies for a particular circumstance. Circuit Court Clerks and their Deputy Clerks cannot render legal advice.

All Fees are payable to the Clerk of the Roanoke County Circuit Court. Please verify fees with the Clerk's Office.

Filing requirements: 

1.  Filing Fees - $30.50 for judgment amounts not exceeding $500.00 and $40.50 for judgment amounts of $501.00 and over.

2.  Sheriff Service Fees - A $12.00 fee for each the judgment debtor and the garnishee plus $12.00 each to file the Fi Fa.

3.  Envelope - A stamped envelope addressed to the judgment debtor at his or her last known address.

4.  Pleadings 

          A.  A fully completed  "Suggestion in Garnishment" form, which can be downloaded from the Virginia State Courts website. 

          B.  The "Suggestion in Garnishment" form must have the judgment number, which can be obtained from the public computer located in the Clerk's Office.

5.  All garnishments for transactions occurring after January 1, 1984 must  include the judgment debtor's social security number.  Transactions prior to January 1, 1984 require either the judgment debtor's social security number or a certification from Plaintiff or Plaintiff's counsel that a diligent good faith effort has been made to secure the judgment debtor's social security number.

6.  Only one garnishee (co-defendant) can be named in any one wage garnishment action.

Return Date:

1.  All garnishment actions will be returnable to the court in 90 days. Please contact the Clerk's Office to obtain this date.

2.  Court Orders for payment need to be presented to the Court on the returnable date or to the Clerk's Office prior to the returnable date.