13-815. Initial lien on earnings


A. If the writ of criminal garnishment is for earnings of the defendant, the writ
is a lien on the earnings of the defendant from the date of service on the garnishee
until any of the following occurs:


1. An order of continuing lien is entered.


2. If an order is not entered, within forty-five days after the date on which the
garnishee files an answer.


3. The writ is quashed or released or becomes ineffective.


B. The garnishee shall not remit any withheld earnings to the party
obtaining the writ until the court enters an order pursuant to section 13-818.