WAGE GARNISHMENTS PROCEDURES

To begin the Execution:
The following is a list of items that must be included in garnishment packets:

• The following documents will need to be delivered or mailed to the Civil Section:
• One original/certified court-issued Execution
• Three copies of the court-issued Execution
• Completed Instructions for Execution
• The last known address of the defendant must be provided.
• Note: This is a confidential document and will not be distributed.
• $5.00 check made payable to the garnishee (employer) or bank. For those going to the State of Nevada, the check must be made payable to State of Nevada.
• All fees will be due at the time of delivery
• Wage Garnishments will be processed, and service will be attempted within 60 days of receipt by the Civil Section.
• Wage Garnishments expire 180 days from the date of service.
• Please ensure that the service address is located within Carson City. Mailing addresses do not ensure actual garnishee (employer) location.
• Once served, the business/employer has 20 days to respond to the Interrogatories (questions) regarding the Defendant's information.  We forward all information received from the business/employer directly to the Plaintiff or their counsel, as indicated on the documents received.
• The Carson City Sheriff’s Office does not provide service by certified mail.  NRS 31.270(1)

CONTACT US

Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division

Location: 911 E. Musser St, Carson City NV, 89701

Phone: 775-887-2500