§ 12-1171.1. Money earned from prejudgment garnishment - Exemption.  


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  • A.  Money that was earned by a natural person as wages, salary, bonus or commission for personal services shall be exempt from garnishment issued before judgment of the trial court except as provided for support in a divorce proceeding interlocutory order pursuant to this title, and as otherwise specifically provided by statute.

    B.  Seventy-five percent (75%) of all earnings for personal or professional services earned during the last ninety (90) days shall be exempt from garnishment except for collection of child support obligations.

Added by Laws 1971, c. 158, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1971.  Amended by Laws 1976, c. 187, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 1976; Laws 1978, c. 190, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.