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.
A.R.S. § 12-1598.02
Grounds for issuance of writ of garnishment of earnings
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