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31 U.S.C. § 3720D

Garnishment

United States · Title 31 — MONEY AND FINANCE · Status: effective

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31 U.S.C. § 3720D, Garnishment, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/467714
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In carrying out any garnishment of disposable pay of an individual under subsection (a), the head of an executive, judicial, or legislative agency shall comply with the following requirements: The individual shall be provided written notice, sent by mail to the individual’s last known address, a minimum of 30 days prior to the initiation of proceedings, from the head of the executive, judicial, or legislative agency, informing the individual of— The individual shall be provided an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with subsection (c) on the determination of the head of the executive, judicial, or legislative agency concerning— The employer of an individual—

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